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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her possession, Rena arranged to meet Paisley at a cozy

had been only a few days, yet Paisley’s figure had noticeably diminished, her battle

for more coffee, Rena gently halted her, concern

this, considering

tender smile,

million dollars, with an additional half ea

accept it, her pride

voice filled with unwavering

the shares temporarily, Rena vowed to transfer them all back to Paisley upon

on Paisley’s situation, She realized that Paisley had

nothing to worry about even

girl, I was thinking that! would find a handsome man abroad and wouldn’t come back.

lighthearted banter and laughter, an undercurrent of sadness flowed

cast a shadow of uncertainty

friends could not foresee the twists

with Paisley, unaware of the

and barely exchanging more than brief conversations over the phone, stood before

seen each other

when they called, they said very

met, and they couldn’t help but be

Rena didn’t

a slight nod, recognizing that Waylen was engaged in important

Paisley shook her head, a knowing smile playing on

a cab,” Paisley declared, understanding

Rena hailed a

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her friend’s diminishing

herself

her

turned around, her gaze meeting Waylen’s as he stood beneath the

radiance only accentuated his delicate features,

an eternity, Rena spoke in

concluded your business

understanding the weight of

keys from Rena’s hand, he spoke up softly, his concern evident. “You’re not in the best state. Let me

weariness evident as she leaned

the car, he asked her, “To my

my place, Let’s drop you off and I] head back to my apartment,” she

furrowed his brow, though he

considerately, “Then we’ll spend the night at your place. Rest

Rena did not object.

convey a sense of stinginess or

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

recounted the

car to a halt at an intersection, the

he uttered a soft question, “Why didn’t you tell me

being a man, could not help but care about the Gordon family’s circumstances, even going so far as to

eyes lowered, her voice barely a whisper as she replied, “I don’t

the weight of

a considerable pause, Waylen spoke again, his voice

mind awash

she carried remnants of regret, tempted by the romantic night and the intimacy they had shared, she had boldly embraced

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state held a tinge of timidity,

back to Rena’s

excitement and bounded over towards them as soon

coat and petted Snowball

girl,” she

outside. So Rena handed the leash to Waylen and said, “Can you take Snowball out for a

Waylen didn’t say anything.

looked at her with some

put it on the dog.

the apartment had a

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

at him for

in the apartment had

and rolled up his sleeves. He sat at the small table and slurped up the

reached for the

interest, for her gaze landed

lump formed in Rena’s

stretched out her hand and stroked the bruise gently. “You’ve had your blood drawn many

gaze and

shortest end of the stick. Just as Harold told her, the hospital lacked Rh-negative

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say anything more, but gently

heart ached for

And even if Elvira

wronged she felt, Rena couldn’t talk about

yet, she couldn’t tell whether Waylen still

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

she scolded

he looked up at her with quizzical

the table when the man suddenly

clean

arms and carried her straight to

Rena refused him while wrapping her

stopped and looked down at her

hand, gently stroked his cheek, and whispered in a faintly trembling voice, “You’ve had your blood drawn so

better get

looked deep

Rena didn’t shy away from His gaze.

glistened slightly, and her expression was

a long while, Waylen smiled

mind, so she didn’t protest when he

donating so much blood, his stamina wasn’t as

Waylen only came once.

panting softly. Strewn on the floor were the clothes they had taken off just

get up and put

man gently pressed her down and whispered, “Don’t get up. Stay with me for a

her face against his neck to

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

so tired that she fell asleep as soon

sometime in the night, she awoke to find herself alone in

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

Rena come out, he immediately stubbed

up?” he asked

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walked over and wrapped her slender arms around his waist. “Why

concerned about his welfare,

he talked to her about Elvira now, she was willing to have a conversation with him. After all, Elvira was an obstacle

behind her ear and said softly, “It’s just

back to the

and kissed the back of her ear for a long

two fell into

it a point to see her two

spend the night at her place, while at other times,

were always fresh needle holes on his

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