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

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

reach for more coffee, Rena gently halted her,

refrain from drinking this, considering your delicate health,”

tender smile, appreciating Rena’s

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

it, her pride and independence

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

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

situation, She realized that Paisley

had no one and nothing to worry

girl, I was thinking that! would find a handsome man abroad and

their lighthearted banter and laughter, an undercurrent of sadness flowed

cast a shadow

could not foresee the twists and tums destiny had in store

with

absent for nearly a week and barely exchanging more than brief conversations over the phone, stood

seen each other for almost a

called,

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

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

slight nod, recognizing

to see Paisley safely home, but Paisley shook

take a cab,” Paisley declared, understanding the

a

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were fixed on her friend’s diminishing silhouette as it disappeared

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

a voice called out, pulling her attention

her gaze meeting Waylen’s as

only accentuated his delicate features,

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

you concluded your

the weight of the

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

her weariness evident as she leaned

on the car,

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

demeanor, Waylen furrowed his brow, though he

at your place. Rest for now, and

Rena did not object.

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

“Did you have dinner with Paisley? She

the recent

to a halt at an intersection, the red light

fixed on the road, he uttered a soft

care about the Gordon family’s circumstances, even

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

the car, the weight

Waylen spoke again, his voice filled with

her mind awash with

regret, tempted by the romantic night and the intimacy they

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of timidity, a fear of reliving

back to

excitement and bounded over towards them as soon

quickly shrugged off her coat and petted Snowball on the

girl,” she

So Rena handed the leash to Waylen and said, “Can you take Snowball out for a walk? I’ll cook you a bowl

Waylen didn’t say anything.

her with some eagerness in his

leash and Squatted down to put it

of the apartment had a window facing

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

at him

in the apartment had been turned on and the

took off his overcoat and rolled up his sleeves. He sat at the small table and slurped up the noodles, yet

reached for the

gaze landed

a lump formed in

bruise gently. “You’ve had your

her gaze and nodded

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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anything more, but gently stroked his

ached

even if Elvira did love him, her love was extremely distorted and

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

couldn’t tell whether Waylen still

took out a cigarette and was about to light it, but Rena plucked

she

up at her with quizzical

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

can clean up

Waylen scooped her up into his arms and carried her straight to the

wrapping her arms around his neck to steady

looked down at her in confusion. “What’s

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

get some

looked deep into her

time, Rena didn’t shy away from His

and

a long while, Waylen smiled and said gently, “It

she didn’t protest when he held her down at the end of

much blood, his stamina wasn’t

Waylen only came once.

panting softly. Strewn on the floor were the clothes they had taken

get up and put them

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

his arms and pressed her face against

Waylen had enough rest. He carried Rena to the bathroom

tired that she fell asleep as soon as

the night, she awoke to find herself alone

a coat, and walked into the living room. There she found Waylen smoking by the

Rena come out, he immediately stubbed out

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his waist. “Why aren’t

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

conversation with him. After all, Elvira was an obstacle between them that they

her hair behind her ear and said softly, “It’s

back to the bedroom and climbed into

kissed the back of her ear

two fell

Waylen was extremely busy, he’d make it a point to see her two or three times a

place, while at other times, if he finished

there were always fresh

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