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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in her possession, Rena arranged to meet Paisley

yet Paisley’s figure had noticeably diminished, her

reach for more coffee, Rena gently halted her, concern

considering your delicate

offered a tender smile, appreciating

million dollars, with an additional

refused to accept it,

clasped Paisley’s frail hand, her voice filled with unwavering

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

Paisley’s situation, She realized that Paisley had neither a substantial family nor a spouse

one and nothing to worry about even if she were to

said that however, Paisley’s nose twitched and she scolded with a smile, “Bed girl, I was thinking that! would find a handsome man abroad and wouldn’t come back. But you’re holding

an undercurrent of sadness

a shadow of uncertainty over

could not foresee the twists

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

week and barely exchanging more than brief

each other for almost a

called, they said

help but be overwhelmed

didn’t recognize, a clear

slight nod, recognizing that Waylen

safely home, but Paisley shook her head, a

cab,” Paisley declared,

a taxi

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on her friend’s diminishing silhouette

Rena found herself standing

pulling her attention away from

turned around, her gaze meeting Waylen’s as he

accentuated his delicate features, captivating her

what seemed like an eternity, Rena spoke in a slow, measured

concluded

understanding the weight of the

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

agreed, her weariness evident as she leaned against the

the car, he

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

furrowed his brow,

your place. Rest for

Rena did not object.

suggestion might convey a sense of stinginess or excessive concern on her

asked casually, “Did you have

recounted the recent events to

to a halt

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

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

lowered, her voice barely a whisper as she

the weight of their unspoken

again, his voice filled with compassion. “Is it

her mind awash with conflicting

of regret, tempted by the romantic night and the intimacy they

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present state held a tinge of timidity, a fear of reliving

drove back to Rena’s

excitement and bounded over towards them as soon as

shrugged off her coat and petted Snowball on

girl,” she said

raised its paw. It seemed to want to play outside. So Rena handed the leash to Waylen and said, “Can you take Snowball

Waylen didn’t say anything.

at her with

Squatted down to put it

of the apartment had

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

couldn’t help but stare at

heating in the apartment

sat at the small table and

for the

Rena’s interest, for her gaze landed on a few needle holes on Waylen’s arm that made his skin all

lump formed in

bruise gently. “You’ve had your blood drawn

her gaze and

was getting the shortest end of the stick. Just as Harold told

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say anything more,

ached for

eyes, Elvira didn’t love Waylen. And even if Elvira did

matter how wronged she felt, Rena

she couldn’t tell whether Waylen still had feelings

habitually took out a cigarette and was about to light

she scolded him in

at

was about to clear up the table when the man

can clean

and carried her straight to the bedroom. Obviously, he wanted to

her arms around

down at her in confusion. “What’s

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

better get

looked deep into

didn’t shy away from His gaze.

eyes glistened slightly, and her expression was

Waylen smiled and said gently, “It

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

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

Waylen only came once.

and lay next to her, panting softly. Strewn on the floor were the clothes they

up and

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

arms and pressed her

later, Waylen had enough rest. He carried Rena to the bathroom and the two took a

fell asleep as soon as her head hit the

she awoke to find

a coat, and walked into the living room. There she found Waylen smoking by the open window, with several cigarette butts in the teacup

out, he immediately stubbed

you up?” he asked with a small

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her slender arms around his waist. “Why aren’t you in bed?

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

Elvira now, she was willing to have a conversation with him. After all, Elvira was an obstacle between them that they

and said softly, “It’s just

led her back to the

cuddled her from behind and kissed the back of

two fell

a point

other times, if he finished up early, he’d

were always fresh needle holes on

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