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 arranged to meet Paisley at a

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

Rena gently halted her, concern etched on

refrain from drinking this, considering your delicate

tender smile,

an additional

refused to accept it, her pride and independence shining

Paisley’s frail hand, her voice filled with unwavering devotion. “I’ll be here, waiting for your return,” she

to transfer them all back to Paisley

that Paisley had neither a substantial family

to worry about even if she

Rena 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 me back with

lighthearted banter and laughter, an undercurrent of sadness flowed

advanced stomach cancer cast a shadow of uncertainty over their future

friends could not foresee the twists and tums destiny

shared a farewell meal with Paisley, unaware of the

more than brief conversations

each other for almost

when they called,

and they couldn’t help but be overwhelmed by a mix

men Rena didn’t recognize, a clear indication of their ongoing

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

Paisley shook her head, a knowing smile playing

cab,” Paisley declared, understanding the tension between Rena

Rena hailed a taxi

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on her friend’s diminishing silhouette

sense of loss, Rena found herself standing

out, pulling her attention away from her

her gaze meeting Waylen’s as he stood beneath

his delicate

what seemed like an eternity, Rena spoke in

concluded your business

nodded, understanding the weight of the

keys from Rena’s hand, he spoke up softly, his

weariness evident as she leaned against

they got on the car,

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

furrowed his brow,

your

Rena did not object.

that opposing his suggestion might convey a sense of stinginess or excessive

“Did you have dinner with

Rena recounted the recent events

speaking, Waylen brought the car to a halt at an

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

a man, could not help but care about the Gordon family’s circumstances, even

whisper as she replied, “I

enveloped the car, the weight of their unspoken thoughts

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

silent, her mind awash with conflicting

the romantic night and the intimacy they

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of timidity, a

drove back

its tail in excitement and bounded over towards them as soon as

quickly shrugged off her coat and petted Snowball on

girl,” she

its paw. It seemed to want to play outside. So Rena handed the leash to Waylen and said, “Can you take Snowball out for a walk? I’ll cook you

Waylen didn’t say anything.

her with some eagerness in

down to put it on the dog. Together,

the apartment had a window facing

outside and saw Waylen walking Snowball. His slender, god-like figure was

help but stare at him for a

the heating in the apartment had

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

the newspaper and read

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

lump

hand and stroked the bruise gently. “You’ve had your blood drawn

followed her gaze

suffering a lot these 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 Elvira slit her wrist, Waylen had to go to the hospital to donate his

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say anything more, but gently stroked his

ached for

even if Elvira did love him, her

how wronged she felt,

Waylen still had feelings for Elvira

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

shouldn’t smoke too much,” she scolded him in a soft

looked up at her

his gaze and was about to clear up the table

can clean up

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

Rena refused him while wrapping her arms around

and looked down at her

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

better get some

looked deep into her

Rena didn’t shy away

eyes glistened slightly, and

a long while, Waylen smiled and

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

donating so much blood, his stamina

Waylen only came once.

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

up and put them

and whispered, “Don’t get

pressed her face against his neck to feel

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

tired that she fell asleep as soon as

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

There she found Waylen smoking by the open window, with several cigarette butts in the

he immediately stubbed

wake you up?” he asked with a

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over and wrapped her slender arms around his waist. “Why aren’t you in bed? Is something bothering

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

was willing to have a conversation with him.

hair behind her ear and said

to the bedroom

the

fell into

busy, he’d make it a point to see her

other times, if he finished up early,

fresh needle holes on

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