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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possession, Rena arranged to meet Paisley at a

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

for more coffee, Rena gently halted

refrain from drinking this, considering your delicate health,”

offered a tender smile, appreciating

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

Paisley refused to accept it, her pride and independence

Paisley’s frail hand, her voice filled with unwavering

the shares temporarily, Rena vowed to transfer them all

She realized that Paisley had neither

no one and nothing to worry about even if she were

I was thinking that! would find a handsome man abroad and wouldn’t come back. But you’re holding

and laughter, an undercurrent of sadness flowed

cancer cast a shadow of

the twists and tums

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

a week and barely exchanging more than brief conversations

seen each other for

they called, they said

help but be overwhelmed by a mix

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

a slight nod, recognizing

Paisley safely home, but Paisley shook her head, a

take a cab,” Paisley declared, understanding the tension between Rena and

a

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friend’s diminishing

of loss, Rena found herself standing alone in the

her attention away from

her gaze meeting Waylen’s as he stood beneath the

accentuated his delicate features, captivating her once

an eternity, Rena spoke in a slow, measured

concluded your

understanding the weight of the

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

car, he asked her, “To

place, Let’s drop you off and I] head back to

Waylen furrowed his brow, though he concealed

we’ll spend the night at your place. Rest for now, and I’ll

Rena did not object.

opposing his suggestion might convey a sense of stinginess or excessive concern on

you have dinner with Paisley? She

Rena recounted the recent

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

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

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

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

weight of

a considerable pause, Waylen spoke again, his voice filled with compassion. “Is it because you feel

her mind awash

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

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tinge of timidity, a fear of reliving past

drove back to Rena’s

bounded over towards them as soon

shrugged off her coat and

she said

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

Waylen didn’t say anything.

at her with some eagerness in

the leash and Squatted down to put it on

of the apartment had a

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

help but stare at him for a long

in the apartment had been turned

at the small table and slurped up the noodles, yet he

for the newspaper and read

could hold Rena’s interest, for her gaze landed on a few needle holes

these, a lump

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

followed her gaze

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 long as Elvira slit

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didn’t say anything more, but gently stroked his

heart ached

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

how wronged she felt,

Waylen still had

the noodles, Waylen habitually took out a cigarette and was about to light it, but Rena plucked the cigarette out of his

too much,” she scolded him

looked up at her with quizzical

ignored his gaze and was about to clear up the table when the man suddenly grabbed

clean up

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

him while wrapping her arms around his neck

looked down at her in confusion. “What’s

cheek, and whispered in a faintly trembling voice, “You’ve

better get

deep into

shy

and her

a long while, Waylen smiled and

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

to donating so much blood, his

Waylen only came once.

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

get up and

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

obediently nestled in his arms and pressed her face against his neck

enough rest. He carried Rena to

Rena was so tired that she fell asleep as soon as her head hit the

night, she awoke to find herself alone in

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

he immediately stubbed

up?” he asked

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

in love, and she was clearly concerned about his welfare, which just went to show how generous

talked to her about Elvira now, she was willing to have a conversation with him. After all, Elvira was an obstacle between them that they couldn’t escape for the

behind her ear and said

led her back to the bedroom

behind and kissed the back

fell into a

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

he’d spend the night at her place, while at other times, if he finished up early, he’d take her

always fresh needle

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