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

a few days, yet Paisley’s figure had noticeably

for more coffee, Rena gently halted

from drinking this, considering your delicate health,” she

a tender smile,

million dollars, with an additional half

refused to accept it, her pride and independence

Paisley’s frail hand, her voice filled with unwavering devotion. “I’ll be here,

vowed to transfer them all back to Paisley upon

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

one and nothing to worry about even if she were to

a smile, “Bed girl, I was thinking that! would find a handsome

lighthearted banter and laughter, an undercurrent of sadness flowed

cast a shadow of uncertainty over their

foresee the twists and tums destiny had in store

farewell meal with Paisley, unaware of

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

other for almost a

called, they said

help but be overwhelmed

Rena didn’t

the situation with a slight nod, recognizing that Waylen was

Paisley safely home, but Paisley shook her head, a knowing smile

cab,” Paisley declared, understanding

Rena hailed a taxi

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

herself standing alone in the darkness, grappling with her

voice called out, pulling her attention away from her

turned around, her gaze meeting Waylen’s as he stood beneath

only accentuated his delicate features, captivating her

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

concluded

understanding the weight of

keys from Rena’s hand, he spoke up softly, his concern evident. “You’re not

her weariness evident as she leaned against the

got on the car, he asked

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

detached demeanor, Waylen furrowed his brow, though he

the night at your

Rena did not object.

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

asked casually, “Did you have dinner with Paisley?

Rena recounted the recent

she finished speaking, Waylen brought the car to a halt

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

not help but care about the Gordon family’s circumstances, even going so far as to downsize their

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

weight of

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

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the romantic night and the

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

back to

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

off her coat and petted

girl,” she said

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.

at her with some

the leash and Squatted down to put it

apartment had a

Waylen walking Snowball. His slender, god-like figure was dressed immaculately.

at him for a long

came back, the heating in the apartment had been turned on and

He sat at the

for the newspaper and read

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

a lump formed in

and stroked the bruise

followed her gaze

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

&

more, but gently

heart ached for

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

she felt, Rena

whether Waylen still had

and was about to light it, but Rena plucked the cigarette out of

shouldn’t smoke too much,” she scolded

he looked up at her with quizzical

was about to clear up the table when the man suddenly grabbed

clean

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

refused him while wrapping her

looked down at her

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

get some

looked deep

time, Rena didn’t shy

and

long while, Waylen smiled

so she didn’t protest when he

donating so much blood, his stamina wasn’t

Waylen only came once.

softly. Strewn on the floor were the clothes they had taken off just

get up and put them

pressed her down and whispered,

her face

rest. He carried Rena

that she fell asleep as soon as her

night, she awoke to find herself

There she found Waylen

out, he immediately stubbed out his

wake you up?” he

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arms around his waist. “Why aren’t

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

have a conversation with him. After all, Elvira was

tucked her hair behind her ear and said

her back to the bedroom

behind and kissed the back of her

fell into a

it a point to see her two or

while at other times, if he finished up early,

always fresh needle holes on

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