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!

Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated For All Books Updates…

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.

Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated For All Books Updates…

“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.”

Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated For All Books Updates…

her possession, Rena

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

for more coffee, Rena gently halted her,

refrain from drinking this, considering your delicate health,”

offered a tender smile, appreciating Rena’s

twelve million dollars, with an additional half ea million dollars as a gesture of

accept it, her pride and

unwavering devotion. “I’ll be

the shares temporarily, Rena vowed to transfer

She realized that Paisley had neither

no one and nothing to worry about even if she were to

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 of

cast a shadow of uncertainty over their

not foresee the twists and tums destiny had in store for

shared a farewell meal with Paisley, unaware of the unexpected encounter waiting for

and barely exchanging more than brief conversations over the phone,

each other for almost

when they called, they said

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

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

nod, recognizing that Waylen was

to see Paisley safely home, but Paisley shook her head, a knowing

simply take a cab,” Paisley declared, understanding the tension

a taxi

Daily Updated Join &

diminishing

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

pulling her attention away

meeting Waylen’s as he

radiance only accentuated his delicate features, captivating

what seemed like an eternity, Rena spoke in a

concluded your

nodded, understanding the weight of the

softly, his concern evident.

agreed, her weariness evident as she leaned against the

on the car, he asked her, “To my

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

Waylen furrowed his brow, though he

spend the night at your place.

Rena did not object.

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

Waylen asked casually, “Did you have

recounted the recent events

the car to a halt at an intersection, the

road, he uttered a soft question,

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

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

weight of

his voice filled with compassion.

her mind awash with conflicting

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

Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated For

state held a tinge of timidity, a

drove back

bounded over towards them as soon as

quickly shrugged off her coat

girl,” she said

raised 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 a bowl of

Waylen didn’t say anything.

at her with some eagerness in

Squatted down to put it on the dog. Together,

apartment had a window facing

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

stare at him for

heating in the apartment had been turned on

took off his overcoat and rolled up his sleeves. He sat at the small table and

the

her gaze landed on

a lump formed

stroked the bruise gently. “You’ve had your

gaze and

the shortest end of the stick. Just as Harold told her, the hospital lacked Rh-negative blood.

Updated Join &

more,

ached

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

wronged she felt, Rena

Waylen still had feelings for Elvira or

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

too much,” she scolded

he looked up at her with

the

clean up

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

refused him while wrapping her arms around his neck

looked down at her

whispered in a faintly trembling voice, “You’ve had your blood drawn

better get some

deep

shy

eyes glistened slightly, and her expression

smiled and

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

due to donating so much blood, his stamina wasn’t as good as

Waylen only came once.

rolled over and lay next to her, panting softly. Strewn on the floor were the

to get up and put

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

nestled in his arms and pressed her face against his neck to feel

rest. He carried Rena to the bathroom

fell asleep as soon as her

sometime in the night, she awoke to find

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

come out, he

you up?” he asked with a

Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated For All Books

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

have a softer heart when they were in love, and she was clearly concerned about his welfare, which just

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

her hair behind her ear and said

her back to the

her from behind and kissed the back of her

two fell into a

point to see her two or three times

her place, while at other times, if

fresh needle holes on

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255