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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Rena

yet Paisley’s figure had noticeably diminished, her battle with illness taking its

more coffee, Rena gently halted her, concern

drinking this, considering your delicate health,”

tender smile, appreciating Rena’s

a check, totaling twelve million dollars, with an additional half ea million dollars

accept it,

frail hand, her voice filled with unwavering devotion.

vowed to

Paisley’s situation, She realized that Paisley had neither a

to worry about even if

nose twitched and she scolded with a smile, “Bed girl, I was thinking that! would find a

lighthearted banter and laughter, an undercurrent

advanced stomach cancer cast a shadow of uncertainty over their

two friends could not foresee the twists and tums destiny had in

Rena shared a farewell meal with Paisley, unaware of the unexpected encounter waiting

exchanging more than brief

seen each other

when they called, they said very

met, and they couldn’t help but be overwhelmed by a mix of emotions

and two men Rena didn’t recognize, a clear indication of

with a slight nod,

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

Paisley declared, understanding

a taxi

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her friend’s diminishing silhouette as it

sense of loss, Rena found herself standing

a voice called out, pulling her

gaze meeting Waylen’s as he

delicate features, captivating her

Rena spoke

you concluded

the weight of

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

agreed, her weariness evident as she leaned against the

on the car, he asked her, “To my

and I] head back to

his brow,

spend the night at your place. Rest for now, and

Rena did not object.

his suggestion might convey a sense of stinginess or

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

Rena recounted the recent

the car to a halt at an intersection, the red light

fixed on the road, he uttered a soft question, “Why didn’t you tell me that

help but care about the Gordon family’s circumstances, even going so far as to downsize their

whisper as she replied, “I don’t feel comfortable spending

weight

pause, Waylen spoke again, his voice filled with compassion.

remained silent, her mind awash with

tempted by the romantic night and the

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state held a tinge of timidity,

back to Rena’s

excitement and bounded over towards them as soon as they

her coat

she

to Waylen and said, “Can you take Snowball

Waylen didn’t say anything.

simply looked at her with some eagerness in his

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

kitchen of the apartment had a window facing the

saw Waylen walking Snowball. His slender, god-like figure was dressed immaculately.

help but stare at

heating in the apartment had

He sat at the small table and slurped

for the

landed on a few needle holes on

these, a lump formed in Rena’s

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

her gaze and

getting the shortest end of the stick. Just as Harold told her, the hospital lacked

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didn’t say anything more, but

ached

didn’t love Waylen. And even if Elvira did love him, her love was

matter how wronged she felt, Rena couldn’t

Waylen still

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

much,” she

looked up at her

to clear up the table when the man

clean

carried her straight to the

Rena refused him while wrapping her arms around his neck to steady

down at

hand, gently stroked his cheek, and whispered in a faintly trembling voice, “You’ve

better get

looked deep into her

time, Rena didn’t shy away from His

and her expression was

smiled and said

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

blood, his stamina wasn’t as good as

Waylen only came once.

lay next to her, panting softly. Strewn on the floor

to get up and put

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

his arms and pressed her face against his neck

rest. He carried Rena to the bathroom and the two

fell asleep

the night, she awoke to find herself alone in

living room. There she found Waylen smoking by the open window, with several cigarette butts

out, he immediately stubbed out his

he asked with a small

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around his waist. “Why aren’t you

a softer heart when they were in love, and she was clearly concerned about his welfare, which just went

with him. After all, Elvira was an obstacle between them that they couldn’t escape for the time

her hair behind her ear and said softly,

led her back to the

he cuddled her from behind and kissed the back of her

two fell into

was extremely busy, he’d make it a point to see

the night at her place, while at other times, if he finished

always fresh needle

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