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

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

reach for more coffee, Rena gently halted

drinking this, considering your delicate health,”

tender smile, appreciating Rena’s

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

refused to accept it, her pride and

filled with unwavering devotion. “I’ll be here, waiting for your return,”

the shares temporarily, Rena vowed to transfer

Paisley’s situation, She realized that Paisley had

worry about even if she were

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 laughter, an undercurrent

a shadow

friends could not foresee the twists and tums

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

a week and barely exchanging more than brief conversations

each other for almost a

called, they said very

but be

were Jazlyn and two men Rena didn’t recognize, a clear indication of their ongoing business

situation with a slight nod, recognizing that Waylen

see Paisley safely home, but Paisley

Paisley declared, understanding

hailed a taxi

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diminishing silhouette as it disappeared

profound sense of loss, Rena found herself standing alone in the

voice called out, pulling her attention away

gaze meeting Waylen’s as he stood

accentuated his delicate features, captivating her

what seemed like an eternity, Rena spoke

you concluded your

the weight

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

weariness evident as she leaned

the car, he asked her, “To

you off and I] head

demeanor, Waylen furrowed his brow, though he concealed any

your place. Rest for now, and I’ll handle the walk

Rena did not object.

convey a sense of stinginess or excessive concern on her

casually, “Did you have dinner

the recent events

a halt at an intersection, the red

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

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

she replied, “I don’t feel comfortable spending your money right

the weight of their unspoken

spoke again, his voice

her mind awash with conflicting

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

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state held a tinge of

back to Rena’s

in excitement and bounded over towards them as soon

shrugged off her coat and petted Snowball

girl,” she

outside. So Rena handed the leash to Waylen and said, “Can

Waylen didn’t say anything.

her with

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

small kitchen of the apartment

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

couldn’t help but stare at him for a

heating in the apartment had been turned on and the place

sleeves. He sat at the small table and slurped up the noodles, yet

the

for her gaze landed on a few needle holes on Waylen’s

these, a lump formed

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

gaze and

made such a huge fuss. Both the Colemans and the Fowlers had been 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

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didn’t say anything more, but gently

heart ached for

Waylen. And even if Elvira did love him, her love

no matter how wronged she felt, Rena couldn’t talk about

couldn’t tell whether Waylen still

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

too much,” she scolded him

looked up at her with quizzical

to clear up the table when the man suddenly

clean

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

her arms around his

stopped and looked down at

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

better get some

looked deep

didn’t shy away from

eyes glistened slightly, and her expression was

long while, Waylen smiled and said

domineering. Rena knew she couldn’t change his mind, so she didn’t protest when he held her down at the

much blood,

Waylen only came once.

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

up

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

pressed her

hour later, Waylen had enough rest. He carried Rena to the

fell asleep as soon as her head

awoke to find herself alone in

she found Waylen smoking by

come out, he

up?” he asked with

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

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

to have a conversation with him. After all,

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

to the bedroom and climbed

and kissed the back of her ear

fell into

was extremely busy, he’d make it a point

times, if he finished up early, he’d take her to

there were always fresh

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