Rena, already weighed down by her emotions, had no desire to engage with Harold.

Yet, he grabbed her arm, forcefully pulling her out of the car.

The cold night wind bit at their skin as they faced each other.

Harold, cigarette in hand, took a drag before speaking, his voice laced with bitterness. “After everything, you still want to be with him? Do you want to witness Waylen maintaining contact with his ex-lover throughout this two-year cross-border divorce lawsuit? If Elvira were to harm herself, Waylen would rush to the hospital because the Fowler family owes Lyndon a favor. Rena, is this the kind of relationship you want? Are you willing to be wronged like this?”

Harold’s words were harsh, and Rena held her composure.

What he said was right though.

“Harold, my well-being is none of your concern.”

Harold’s frustration boiled over, and he slammed his hand against the car roof.

The driver instantly jumped from his seat and looked at him with startled eyes.

In the moonlit darkness, Harold’s face twisted with intensity as he questioned Rena, “Do you really think I have no humanity? Do you believe I don’t want you to be happy? Rena, have you ever considered that maybe I just want you to be happy?”

The cigarette quivered between his fingers as he exclaimed, “Damn it!

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Are you out of your mind? Being with Tyrone would be a hundred times better for you than being with him.”

Rena’s face paled, her gaze fixed on Harold.

However, his intensity didn’t waver as he spoke up again in a gentler tone “Rena you can still give me a chance. I won’t let you down again.”

Without another word, Rena got back into the car, taking her place in the backseat.

Her voice flat and resolute, she addressed Harold, “Harold, it’s too late.”

She instructed the driver to proceed, and with a heavy sigh, he stepped on the gas.

Rena remained silent throughout the journey, lost in her thoughts.

The young driver couldn’t help but offer some reassurance, “Don’t worry, Miss Gordon. I won’t gossip about what happened tonight.”

Rene didn’t respond, her mind preoccupied with her current situation.

She returned to Waylen’s apartment and created a comfortable space for Snowball.

Then, she wanted—waited for Waylen to come back.

Rene waited until 12 o’clock at night, but Waylen hadn’t come back yet.

The hours stretched on, the stillness of the night broken only by Snowball’s restless circling at Rena’s feet.

Sitting in front of the window, Rena played melancholic melodies on the piano.

Snowball seemed to have found the music relaxing since it fell asleep at her feet not long after.

She continued sitting there, the enchanting night view of Duefron before her.

But despite the serene scene, an overwhelming sense of despair weighed upon her.

She looked at this relationship and found that she had no way back…

Waylen didn’t return throughout the night.

In the early morning hours, Rena, accompanied by Snowball, left Waylen’s apartment and returned to her own place.

Later, Waylen called her, but holding the phone, Rena found herself at a loss for words.

Their conversation was brief, interrupted by another call on Waylen’s end, forcing him to hang up.

Days passed without them seeing each other.

Meanwhile, another issue emerged at the music studio.

One day, Paisley invited Rena to her office for a private conversation over coffee. Rena couldn’t help but notice that Paisley appeared unwell, and her concern grew.

“Rena, I have stomach cancer,” Paisley whispered, her voice filled with vulnerability.

Stunned, Rena blinked, tears welling up and cascading down her cheeks.

She made no effort to wipe them away, instead leaning in closer.

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“Have you sought a second opinion?”

Paisley confirmed that she had consulted the best hospitals both domestically and internationally. She shared her desire to seek treatment in another country—Rouemn that was. Not wanting to relinquish her shares in the music studio, and if possible, she hoped Rena would take over the shares, with no other demands except to recover the invested capital.

Paisley held Rena’s hand, her grip both firm and frail.

Rena placed her coffee cup down, her fingers trembling.

After a prolonged silence, she made a heartfelt declaration, “I will go to Rouemn with you.”

Paisley shook her head, a flicker of strength returning to her eyes.

She didn’t want Rena to give up on the music studio. Despite her illness, she held onto the hope that Rena would persevere.

The music studio was their joint effort, and it represented their dreams.

Paisley shared her thoughts, and Rena found herself overwhelmed by the weight of the situation.

Taking over Paisley’s shares would require a substantial investment of around ten million dollars,

However, she was adamant about not seeking financial assistance from Waylen.

In the evening, she visited Darren for dinner and confided in Eloise about Paisley’s illness and the music studio dilemma,

Darren, seeing Rena’s distress, turned to Eloise and made a decision, “Let’s support her, Give Rena the funds,”

Eloise retreated to her room to assess their financial situation.

They had several million dollars, but it fell short of the required amount. Eloise had an idea, which she shared with Darren. “Paisley is going through a difficult time, and both Rena and she have put in so much effort for the music studio. How about this? You and I can sell our apartment for approximately 20 million dollars. It’s only the two of us, and we don’t need such a large place. We can move into a smaller apartment. It will be sufficient for us.”

Initially resistant, Rena eventually relented.

The decision was finalized by Darren, and Rena couldn’t shake off the guilt she felt.

Eloise spoke softly, trying to ease her stepdaughter’s burden. “You are our only child, Rena. If we don’t support you, then whom shall we give these resources to?”

Located in a prime area, their house garnered considerable interest from potential buyers.

Within three days, a deal was struck, and preparations for the transfer of ownership were set in motion.

As the Gordon family settled into their smaller house, Eloise handed Rena a bundle of ten million dollars and said, “Give this to Paisley. And do me one more favor, dear. She has taken such good care of us all these years, so see what else we can help her with.”

Rena nodded, her heart filled with gratitude for Paisley’s unwavering support.

Unable to contain her excitement, Rena blurted out, “Once I earn enough money, I’ll buy you a magnificent house.”

Eloise’s eyes twinkled with joy as she replied, “Your father and I will eagerly await the day you find us a grander abode.”

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still in her possession, Rena arranged to meet Paisley

Paisley’s figure had noticeably diminished, her battle

coffee, Rena gently halted her,

drinking this, considering your

tender smile, appreciating

with an additional half ea million dollars as a gesture

refused to accept it, her pride

voice filled with unwavering devotion. “I’ll be here,

Rena vowed to transfer them all back to Paisley

Rena reflected on Paisley’s situation, She realized that Paisley had neither a substantial family nor a

to worry

“Bed girl, I was thinking that! would find a handsome man abroad and wouldn’t come back. But you’re holding me back with the music

and laughter, an

advanced stomach cancer cast a shadow of uncertainty over their future

friends could not foresee the twists and tums destiny had in

with sorrow, Rena shared a farewell meal with Paisley, unaware

exchanging more than brief conversations over the phone, stood

other for almost

called,

help but be overwhelmed by a mix of emotions and unspoken

didn’t recognize, a clear indication of their ongoing business

acknowledged the situation with a slight nod, recognizing that Waylen was engaged in

intended to see Paisley safely home, but Paisley shook her head, a knowing

declared, understanding the

Rena hailed a taxi

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on her friend’s diminishing

of loss, Rena found herself standing

a voice called out, pulling her attention away

Waylen’s as he stood beneath the neon

delicate features,

what seemed like an eternity, Rena spoke in a

you concluded your business

understanding the

Rena’s hand, he spoke up softly, his concern evident. “You’re not

her weariness evident as she leaned against the

car, he asked

off and I] head

detached demeanor, Waylen furrowed his brow, though he concealed

night at your

Rena did not object.

suggestion might convey a sense of stinginess or

Waylen asked casually, “Did you have dinner with Paisley? She

Rena recounted the recent events

halt at an intersection, the red

a soft question, “Why didn’t you tell me that you needed financial

the Gordon family’s circumstances, even going so far as to

whisper as she replied,

the car, the weight

pause, Waylen spoke again, his voice filled with compassion. “Is it

mind awash with

and the intimacy they had

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a tinge of timidity, a

drove back to

excitement and bounded over towards them as soon as

off her coat and petted Snowball on

girl,” she said

leash to Waylen

Waylen didn’t say anything.

with some eagerness in

leash and Squatted down to put it on the dog. Together, they headed out

kitchen of the apartment had a window facing the

was chopping up some vegetables, she glanced outside and saw Waylen walking Snowball. His slender, god-like figure was dressed immaculately. Even as

at him for a

apartment had been

his overcoat and rolled up his sleeves. He sat at the small table and slurped up the noodles, yet he still managed

the

landed on a few needle holes

lump formed in

out her hand and stroked the bruise gently. “You’ve had

followed her gaze and nodded

days, and Waylen was getting the shortest end of the stick. Just as Harold told her, the hospital lacked Rh-negative blood. So as long as

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more, but gently stroked his

heart ached

Waylen. And even if Elvira

she

she couldn’t tell whether Waylen

he was done eating the noodles, Waylen habitually took out a cigarette and was about to

too much,” she scolded him in a soft

at her

ignored his gaze and was about to clear up the table when the man suddenly grabbed her by the

clean up

her up into his arms and carried her straight to the bedroom. Obviously, he wanted to

wrapping her arms around his neck to steady

stopped and looked down at her in confusion. “What’s

his cheek, and whispered in a faintly trembling

better get some

looked deep

Rena didn’t shy away from His gaze.

slightly, and her

a long while, Waylen smiled and said

she couldn’t change his mind, so she didn’t protest when he

to donating so much blood, his stamina wasn’t as good

Waylen only came once.

panting softly. Strewn on the floor were

get up and put

down and whispered, “Don’t get up. Stay with

in his arms and pressed her

had enough rest. He carried Rena to the bathroom and the two took a quick

she fell asleep as soon as her head hit

awoke

put on a coat, and walked into the living room. There she found Waylen smoking by

come out, he immediately

you up?” he asked with a

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and wrapped her slender arms around his waist. “Why aren’t

love, and she was clearly concerned about his welfare, which just went to show how generous she

she was willing to have a conversation with him. After all,

hair behind her ear and

led her back to the bedroom and climbed

he cuddled her from behind and kissed the back of her

fell into

point to see her two or

her place, while at other times, if he

there were always fresh needle holes on his

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