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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still in her possession, Rena arranged to meet Paisley at a cozy

only a few days, yet Paisley’s figure had

coffee, Rena gently

this, considering

a tender smile, appreciating Rena’s

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

Paisley refused to accept it, her pride and independence

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

Rena vowed to transfer them all back

realized that Paisley had neither

to worry about even if she were

twitched and she scolded with a smile, “Bed girl, I was thinking that! would find a handsome man abroad and wouldn’t come back. But

lighthearted banter and laughter, an undercurrent of sadness flowed

stomach cancer cast a shadow of uncertainty over their

two friends could not foresee the twists and

Rena shared a farewell meal with Paisley, unaware of the

week and barely exchanging more

each other for almost

called, they said very

met, and they couldn’t help but be overwhelmed

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

slight nod, recognizing that Waylen was engaged in

Paisley safely home, but Paisley shook her head,

simply take a cab,” Paisley declared,

a taxi

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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,

pulling her attention

meeting Waylen’s as he stood beneath

only accentuated his delicate features, captivating her

Rena spoke in a slow,

concluded your business

understanding the

up softly, his

agreed, her weariness evident as she leaned against the

the car, he asked her, “To my

off and I] head back to my apartment,” she murmured, her voice filled

furrowed his brow,

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

Rena did not object.

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

asked casually, “Did you have dinner with Paisley? She seemed

recounted the recent events to

halt at an intersection, the red light illuminating the

the road, he uttered a soft question,

about the Gordon family’s circumstances, even going

barely a whisper as she replied, “I

the weight of their unspoken thoughts

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

her mind

regret, tempted by the romantic night and the intimacy they

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tinge of timidity,

drove back

excitement and bounded

coat

she

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

Waylen didn’t say anything.

with

down to put it

apartment had a window facing

slender, god-like figure was dressed immaculately. Even as he strode alongside the unruly

help but stare at

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

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

reached for the newspaper and read

hold Rena’s interest, for her gaze landed on a few needle holes on Waylen’s arm that made his skin

lump formed

and stroked the bruise gently. “You’ve had your blood

gaze

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 long as Elvira slit her wrist, Waylen had to go to the hospital to donate

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say anything more, but gently stroked his

heart ached for

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

she felt,

yet, she couldn’t tell whether Waylen still had feelings

out a cigarette and was about

smoke too much,” she scolded him in a

looked up at her

up the

can clean

carried her straight to the bedroom. Obviously, he

Rena refused him while wrapping her arms

stopped and looked down at her

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

better get some

deep into her

time, Rena didn’t shy away from His

slightly, and her

long while, Waylen smiled and said gently, “It doesn’t

always been domineering. Rena knew she couldn’t change his mind, so she didn’t protest when

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

Waylen only came once.

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

wanted to get up and put them

pressed her down and whispered, “Don’t get up.

pressed her face against his

rest. He carried Rena to the bathroom and the

she fell asleep as soon as her

night, she awoke to find herself alone

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

he

wake you up?” he

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around his waist. “Why aren’t you in bed? Is something bothering

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

was willing to have a conversation with him. After

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

her back to the

cuddled her from behind and kissed the back of her

the two fell into

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

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

there were always fresh needle holes on his

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