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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her possession, Rena arranged to meet Paisley at a

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

coffee, Rena gently halted her, concern etched

from drinking this, considering your

offered a tender

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

to accept it, her

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

the shares temporarily, Rena vowed to transfer them

reflected on Paisley’s situation, She realized that Paisley had

to worry

a smile, “Bed girl, I was thinking that! would find a handsome man abroad and wouldn’t come back. But you’re holding me back with the music

laughter, an undercurrent of sadness

cancer cast a shadow of uncertainty over their

the twists and tums destiny had in store for

meal with Paisley, unaware

for nearly a week and barely exchanging more than brief conversations

hadn’t seen each other for almost

when they called, they said

help but be overwhelmed by a

two men Rena didn’t recognize,

the situation with a slight nod, recognizing that Waylen

but Paisley shook her head, a knowing smile playing on

a cab,” Paisley declared, understanding

a

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on her friend’s diminishing silhouette as it disappeared

Rena found herself standing alone in the darkness, grappling

her attention away from

around, her gaze meeting Waylen’s as he stood

his delicate features,

what seemed like an eternity, Rena spoke

concluded your

understanding the

spoke up softly, his concern evident. “You’re not in the best

as

they got on the car, he asked her, “To

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

Waylen furrowed his brow, though he concealed

night at your

Rena did not object.

that opposing his suggestion might convey a sense

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

the recent events

car to a halt at an intersection, the

fixed on the road, he uttered a soft

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

as she

enveloped the car, the weight of their unspoken thoughts

again, his voice

her mind

romantic night and the intimacy they had shared, she had boldly embraced

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state held a tinge of timidity,

drove back to Rena’s

and bounded over

her coat and petted Snowball on

she

play outside. So Rena handed the leash to Waylen and said, “Can you take Snowball

Waylen didn’t say anything.

her with some eagerness in his

Squatted down to put it on

apartment had a window facing

god-like figure was dressed immaculately. Even as he

at him for a

the heating in the apartment had been turned on and the place was really

at the small table and slurped up

reached for the newspaper

interest, for her gaze landed on

lump

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

her gaze and nodded

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

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anything more, but gently stroked

heart ached

if Elvira did love

she felt,

Waylen still

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

shouldn’t smoke too much,” she scolded

at her

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

can clean up

straight

Rena refused him while wrapping her arms

at her in confusion.

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

get some

looked deep into

time, Rena didn’t shy away from His

glistened slightly, and

Waylen smiled and

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

donating so much blood, his stamina wasn’t

Waylen only came once.

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

to get up and

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

nestled in his arms and pressed her face against his neck

an hour later, Waylen had enough rest. He carried Rena to the bathroom and the two took

was so tired that she fell asleep as soon

the night, she awoke to find herself alone in

found Waylen smoking by

he

he asked with

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her slender arms around his waist. “Why

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

she was willing to have a conversation with him. After all, Elvira was an obstacle between them

behind her ear and said softly,

he led her back to the bedroom and climbed

behind and kissed the back of her ear for

the two fell into a

it a point to see her two

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

there were always fresh needle holes

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