“It’s a shame,” he remarked lightly.

His mood remained unaffected as he said gently, “Have some more. It seems you have lost a lot of weight lately.”

Rena narrowed her eyes slightly and retorted, “Waylen, you bastard!”

Waylen calmly dabbed his lips with the napkin and replied in a gently tone, “Then this bastard will be waiting for you. Rena, I told you, I only came here tonight to seduce you.”

Rena had never encountered someone as shameless as Waylen.

His audacity infuriated her to the point where she left abruptly.

Waylen didn’t chase after her, but he had clearly arranged something. As she stepped outside, a gleaming black limousine stood waiting at the door. The driver approached respectfully, saying, “Where would you like to go, Miss Gordon? Mr. Fowler instructed me to take you there.”

Rena refused to accept his offer.

She couldn’t shake the feeling that Waylen had set a trap for her.

She wanted no part in it.

It was late at night as she wandered the streets alone. Despite the vibrant neon lights surrounding her, she couldn’t find solace in their glow.

Nearby, she came across a city park, where a Ferris wheel illuminated the night sky with its colorful lights. The joyful laughter of children echoed through the air, filling the atmosphere with innocence and delight.

Rena paused and gazed at the scene before her.

In her thoughts, she envisioned a future where Roscoe and Vera’s child would come to enjoy the park. Vera, too afraid to join in the fun, would watch as Roscoe accompanied their child on the Ferris wheel.

They would become a happy family of three.

Yeaming to see Vera, Rena purchased some nourishing supplements and hailed a cab to her apartment.

Coincidentally, Roscoe was not present at the time, She entered and set down the items she had bought.

Observing Vera’s pale complexion, Rena surmised that she had been in low spirits and neglecting her meals.

Taking a seat on the sofa, Rena picked up a parenting manual that lay nearby.

When Vera returned with drinks, she noticed Rena holding the book, creating a slightly awkward atmosphere.

Vera placed the coffee down and whispered in a trembling voice, “Rena, do you look down on me?”

Rena reached out and gently patted the back of Vera’s hand, feigning a relaxed demeanor. “What are you thinking’ Pregnancy is a wonderful thing. Many people struggle with infertility and long for a baby. Now that you’re expecting, take good care of yourself. I’m certain the baby will be beautiful upon birth, as both you and Roscoe are incredibly good-looking.”

Tears welled up in Vera’s eyes as she embraced Rena, overcome with emotion.

“Rena, I’m scared. I fear that I won’t be able to bring happiness to this child. It arrived at such an inopportune time. Roscoe… He’s been at odds with his family because of this. I’m afraid he won’t be able to endure it and eventually gave up on us.

Rena held Vera in a comforting embrace for a while.

“It’s evident that Roscoe deeply loves you. He will continue to love this baby in the future as well. Vera, give birth to the child. Regardless of Joseph’s or Roscoe’s reactions, bring this baby into the world. At the very least… You still have me. I will assist you in raising the child.”

Vera leaned against Rena’s shoulder, her tears flowing freely.

Normally not one to display vulnerability, the trials of the past year had made her sensitive and fragile.

Rena chose to remain silent, refraining from mentioning her plea to Waylen.

Before departing, Rena left a check for two million dollars, stating that it was a bonus from the music studio. However, Vera knew that she wouldn’t earn that much in a year, given the meager amount of investment she had contributed.

Hesitant, Vera contemplated accepting the generous gesture.

Rena patted Vera’s hand and said, “Just take it. It’s for the baby.”

Vera smiled weakly. “Then perhaps I should let the baby call you daddy in the future.”

In a rare moment, Rena replied with a touch of impudence, “Damn you!”

As Rena made her way out, she encountered Joseph waiting downstairs.

He sat in his car, smoking with no intention of going upstairs. When he saw Rena, he hastily stepped out of the vehicle.

“Rena.”

After witnessing Vera’s struggles, Rena harbored resentment towards him. Yet, she restrained herself from uttering hurtful words. Speaking softly, she said, “Let Vera free, Deep down, you know that…”

“Rena, Vera may be somewhat careless, but she’s not as assertive as you are, your opinion greatly… Lam aware of the many ways I have wronged you in the past, but for the sake of my relationship with Vera over the years, please put in a good word for me. If she is willing to come back, I will pretend as though nothing has happened. I will never mention a word of it.”

Rena could sense his anguish.

Calmly, she responded, “Joseph, the truth is, you never truly loved Vera. When you pursued her, you were still involved with Aline. True love encompasses loyalty, but you showed no loyalty whatsoever.”

Joseph was taken aback.

With reddened eyes, he admitted, “Rena, it’s all my fault. Could you please relay a message to her for me?”

Rena subtly shook her head. It was too late.

Even without this child with Roscoe, Vera could never return to Joseph…

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After returning home, Rena received a message from Roscoe expressing his gratitude, but he refrained from asking about the outcome of her meeting with Waylen.

Rena knew, however, that Roscoe was eager to learn the result. Seeking information, she asked around and discovered that Roscoe had engaged in a fierce confrontation with his family. The Figueroa family insisted that if Roscoe and Vera wished to be together, Vera would need to undergo an abortion and cut all ties with Joseph before being allowed to marry into their family.

They proposed that she could conceive a child at a later time. The point was they wouldn’t allow Roscoe to get involved with a woman while she was still married to another man!

young and had the potential to have children in the future, none of these hypothetical offspring could compare to the precious life growing withing Vera at this very moment.

Moreover, if they were to lose this baby, would they still have a chance at happiness together?

Rena’s heart, though no one considered sacred, ached at the thought of Vera’s tear-stained face.

Late into the night, Rena called Waylen, but his phone was switched off. It wasn’t until one o’clock in the morning that he returned her call, his voice hoarse. “What’s the matter, Rena? I’m currently on a business trip in Czanch, I’ll be back tomorrow morning.”

Waylen’s words carried a sense of careful reporting, as if the heated argument the other day had never occurred.

After a prolonged silence, Rena said softly, “I wanted to discuss with you once again about Vera’s case.”

Waylen chuckled. “Are you agreeing?”

“No!” Rena attempted to maintain a calm tone. “But I believe there’s room for negotiation.”

Waylen smiled gently.

Having just concluded an official dinner party, he stood in the hotel lobby, radiating a positive aura.

“Then let’s have dinner tomorrow night.”

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“In your office,” Rena proposed.

“Rena, do you believe it’s appropriate to discuss our future in the office?”

Waylen’s response irked her slightly.

Gritting her teeth, Rena retorted, “Waylen, I want to talk about Vera.”

Waylen remained silent, holding the phone quietly, waiting for her to make a compromise.

Rena knew she couldn’t surpass him in terms of patience.

After a considerable pause, she uttered in a low voice, “Waylen, even if it involves… us, I still want to discuss it in your office. Otherwise, we won’t discuss it at all.”

Waylen eventually made a concession.

‘Okay. I have half an hour window at ten tomorrow morning.” With that, he hung up the phone.

Rena sat there, holding the phone, lost in thought for a moment.

The following day, she arrived punctually at the law office.

Everyone recognized her, for she had nearly become Mrs. Fowler. Jazlyn was absent, and Waylen’s second secretary guided Rena into the office.

“Miss Gordon, please follow me, Mr. fowler is waiting for your arrival.”

As the door opened, Rena entered to find, “Waylen seated behind his desk, speaking on the phone. Today, he donned a three-piece formal suit, exuding an air of nobility tinged with allure.

The second secretary blinked, observing how Waylen had recently paid particular attention to his appearance.

While he had always been attractive, his current allure and radiance surpassed his previous self.

The secretary admired his appearance momentarily before heading off to prepare coffee.

Waylen’s gaze fixed on Rena as he concluded his call. “That’s settled then. I’ve got to go. I have a client here.”

With that, he hung up the phone and gestured for Rena to take a seat.

Rena settled herself on the single leather sofa in front of the French window. A small coffee table adorned with several photo frames stood before her. Most of the frames displayed pictures of Waylen in the courtroom, capturing moments of his successful legal endeavors.

Rena’s eyes suddenly narrowed.

One frame, positioned in the center, held a photograph of her playing the piano in Waylen’s apartment.

Memories flooded Rena’s mind as she recalled that significant day—the day she and Waylen had shared their first intimate encounter. It was after that encounter that he gifted her a piano worth tens of millions of dollars, an expression of his love. In those moments, she had accepted his affection with a shy demeanor.

But in the end, that love had proven to be empty and meaningless.

Turning her face away, Rena averted her gaze from the photograph.

Waylen emerged from behind his desk and gracefully took a seat on the sofa opposite her. Following her line of sight, he picked up the photo frame and whispered softly, “You don’t have many photos left. After careful consideration, I still believe this one is the best. We can capture more moments in the future. Once we take wedding photos, we’ll display them alongside this one.”

He chuckled, adding, “That way, every female client will know I have a wife, saving me a lot of trouble.”

Rena responded lightly, “There won’t be any wedding photos.”

Waylen smile, unruffled by her words. At he moment, his secondary secretary arrived with the coffee, dissipating the tension in the room.

something to his

left with a smile, discreetly closing the

said softly, “Rena, you know what I want. I possess fame and power—why should I assist others, unless

he uttered those words, his eyes remained fixed on her, full of

simply sitting in front of her

the intent

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wanted to engage in physical intimacy with

lips, Rena lowered

to sleep with me? I can

his gaze still fixed

a hoarse voice. “Rena, is that truly how you perceive me? Do you believe that all I

pallor washed over

I

enveloped the air, punctuating

she mustered the strength to

you. The

marriage Is Just a piece of

a hoarse and gentle tone, “Rena,

retrieved a tissue and handed it to her, his gesture filled

“Waylen, if you want a chance, fine, I’ll give you one. One year… I’ll be with you

his back against the window, his figure shrouded in the darkness cast by the

so slightly. “What if, within that year, you fall in

Waylen understood the meaning

prevent herself

this one year, she

slightly tense. He believed Rena’s proposal was favorable. After all, he had been

A prolonged silence followed.

stared intently at him, her voice filled with tension. “Waylen, do

want it,” he responded, conceding to

words missing — approached

whispering in her ear, “Rena, I want it… Don’t say things like we’ll just sleep together anymore,

be in an

masculine charm and tenderness, which he strategically employed when

was well aware of

don’t

“Okay.

too much for me to occasionally bring you to my apartment for a weekend, right? That’s

Rena didn’t object.

indeed preferred him not to

deal settled, she prepared to

not ideal for a comfortable kiss. However, the intensity of their attraction made it all too easy to

refused nor responded, while Waylen couldn’t resist the urge to tease

six months, and you already don’t remember how to kiss?

handsome fingers, he gently held her chin and succeeded

mouth, their tongues intertwining in a passionate dance. What began as a gentle kiss

hearts raced, and Waylen

hoarse voice, he uttered, “Rena, you still have

buttoned up

caused Waylen to loosen it, and she let him. Now, as she regained her composure, she felt a sense of embarrassment. Waylen bent down and put

don’t want to let you go,”

eyes glistened with

was reluctant, but it

“I have some business to attend to. I’ll have the driver take you

became unbearable for

her composure. “I

gazed at her as if he were looking at his beloved, a smile gracing

address me as

a

and signaled

Gordon downstairs and

smiled sweetly. “Miss Gordon,

and therefore treated Rena with utmost respect, refraining from commenting on the

wasn’t a taxi—it

the building, jumped out

noticed something

should I call

to make a scene. She smiled and replied, “He’s

quick-witted secretary nodded

unfriendly stare, Rena opened the car door, intending to get

pushed her hand away and slammed the

he questioned, “Did you sleep with

and Rena responded coldly, “Are you planning

could have sex with his woman, they ended up back

Yet….

embarrassment, an unfamiliar feeling brewed inside him a desire to break free

understand the nature of this sentiment, but he knew he was seething with rage as he spoke

like me? Is it because Waylen is better in bed? Is it because he’s older? OF

Rena grew furious,

being questioned by Yack further agitated her, She responded in a colder

heard such

don’t You? What’s so great about a poser like him? He won’t be as

to engage in this

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moment. She hailed it and prepared to get

pulled her back, pleading,

apologizing to the driver. She then turned to look at Zack calmly and asked,

her penetrating gaze, Zack lacked the courage to even

tone and said, “Stop this tantrum. If you feel uncomfortable working here, you can leave

years old, two

intentions weren’t entirely pure when he came to work for her, but she never considered him a bad person. On the contrary, he had been

regarded him as

there was few people like him in her

expectations, Rena opened the car

“Take me back to the apartment. I’m

stiff for a while before finally

got in, he continued to pester her. “Hey, did you sleep with

responded, assuming he would stop talking

young ego had been bruised

Rena back

instructed him, “There’s

“What? He tires you out, yet he can’t even buy you a

words slipped out unintentionally, betraying his true emotions. Rena, however, dismissed them

Once he returned, he opened the back door, expecting Rena

against the plush leather seat,

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cascaded over one side of her face, revealing the allure of

heart raced as he beheld

at a loss, it was the first time Zack experienced such conflicting emotions. Initially, his intention had been to get on Waylen’s nerves by hooking up with Rena, but

first time that he

he opted to flee

into the car and forcefully closed

witnessed Zack running away, she was left

medicine and made her way back to her

night air from the previous night, Rena caught a

she made a call to

already reached

conditioner hummed softly, providing a

living room beyond, their sound so delicate that only attentive ears

into a seated position,

astonishment, Jazlyn, Waylen’s efficient secretary, materialized at her doorstep, accompanied by

instructed me to arrange for a doctor to visit

a bit woozy but now a sense of embarrassment washed over

the tangled web of emotions between her and

to

voice, she murmured, “It’s just

“Nevertheless, Mr. Fowler is deeply

Rena’s embarrassment intensified.

completing his examination before administering

and Jazlyn remained

discomfort in the air. Undeterred, she donned an apron and beamed, saying, “Since you’re

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it was too much trouble for

Rena, saying, “Mr. Fowler doesn’t trust anyone else to handle this. Actually, I can sneak away from work for half

played on

aware of Jazlyn’s role as Waylen’s dependable confidante and

busily prepared the chicken soup, she engaged in conversation with Rena, delving into the events that unfolded after Rena and

a soft sigh and said, “Mr. Fowler hasn’t had an easy time

burden of guilt for the discord between Rena

woman, Jazlyn couldn’t help but feel relieved that Rena had. Otherwise, Rena

many words

need to blame yourself. I didn’t end things with him because of anyone else, not even because of Elvira. Despite Elvira’s self-harm and his

only in the way others in the upper echelons

who

As long as he cherished her, he could

sure

what Rena yearned for was her partner’s unconditional love, a devotion that would endure for

so ardently desiring to be by his side but she believed she would never do so

deeply, to the point where she dared not love

to keep

truth, there existed no definitive right or wrong in the intricate web woven between them, and forgiveness was not something she pondered upon. It was merely that her thoughts had evolved, taking a different path than

a one-year time limit

endure whatever he subjected her to but she would

farewell at half-past

reached

the phone,

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responded, “Yes, I appreciate you arranging for Jazlyn to take

silence enveloped the

the phone. “Do you want me to come over? I just finished work. I can bring your favorite food… There’s a concert tonight but since you’re unwell and unable to attend,

Rena understood his intentions.

longing for

she harbored

vague reply, “I’m not feeling well

Waylen remained silent.

an

broke the stillness. “If you’re uncomfortable, it’s best to

with a

Maybach. The streetlights cast a shadow upon his profile as he remained stationed outside Rena’s apartment

desire for

the car door, stepping out with a bag in hand,

also

were intended

Waylen had planned to spend the night here, caring for her

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