“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.

convayed something

smile, discreetly closing the

at Rena intently and then said softly, “Rena, you know what I

words, his eyes remained fixed on her,

simply sitting in front of her now

understood the intent

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to engage

on her lips, Rena lowered her eyes,

sleep with me? I can fulfill that desire. How

remained motionless, his gaze still fixed

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

pallor washed over Rena’s

tender as he said, “What I want is to spend the

the air, punctuating

even paler as she mustered the

know what? I’d rather make a simple deal with you. The last thing we

trembling. “Remind me. Who said marriage Is Just a piece of

a hoarse and gentle tone, “Rena, I’m sorry. we caused you

it to her, his gesture

spoke in a low voice. “Waylen, if you want a chance, fine, I’ll give you one. One year… I’ll be with you for one year, and then we’ll

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

eyebrows raised ever so slightly. “What if, within that year, you fall

Waylen understood the meaning behind

prevent herself from being

year, she

was 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.

want it,” he responded,

missing — approached

I want it… Don’t say things like we’ll just sleep together anymore, How could I

be in an open relationship,

possessed both masculine charm and tenderness, which

was well aware of

don’t take me

“Okay.

occasionally bring you to my

Rena didn’t object.

fact, she indeed preferred him not to come to

the deal settled,

her shoulder and leaned in for a kiss. Standing while Rena sat, their position was not ideal for a comfortable kiss. However, the intensity of their attraction made it all

Waylen couldn’t resist the urge to tease

already

handsome fingers, he gently held her chin and succeeded in capturing

allowed his tongue into her mouth, their tongues intertwining in a passionate dance. What

kiss, their hearts raced, and Waylen leaned against Rena’s shoulder, gasping

uttered, “Rena, you still have

buttoned up her shirt with

Waylen to loosen it, and she let him. Now, as she regained her composure, she felt a sense

don’t want to let

eyes glistened

was reluctant, but it didn’t mean her body felt

Instead, he gently straightened her clothes and whispered, “I have some business to attend to. I’ll have the driver

tenderness became unbearable for

to maintain her composure. “I can take a taxi. Mr.

her as if he were looking at his beloved,

address me

felt a hint of

say anything more and signaled his secondary secretary

Miss Gordon downstairs and help her… call

secondary secretary smiled sweetly.

and therefore treated Rena with utmost respect,

parked downstairs, but it wasn’t

emerge from the building, jumped

secretary noticed

should I

smiled and replied, “He’s my driver. Thank you. See

quick-witted secretary nodded and

Zack’s unfriendly stare, Rena opened the car door, intending to

hand

teeth, he questioned, “Did

around, and Rena responded coldly, “Are you planning to announce it

could have sex

Yet….

brewed inside him a desire to break free and unleash his

nature of this sentiment, but he knew he was seething

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

Rena grew furious,

spent half an hour with Waylen and felt exhausted. Now, being questioned by Yack further agitated her, She responded

heard such harsh words

his might. “You like him, don’t You? What’s so great about a poser like him? He won’t

in this

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at that moment. She hailed it and prepared to

pulled her back, pleading,

look at Zack calmly and asked,

gaze, Zack lacked the

his hesitation, Rena softened her tone and said, “Stop this tantrum. If you feel uncomfortable working here, you can leave at any

23 years old,

for her, but she never considered him a bad person. On the contrary, he had been

regarded him as

was few people like

expectations, Rena opened the car door

softly, “Take me back

remained stiff for a while

pester her. “Hey, did you sleep with him or

assuming he would stop talking after her

had been bruised

remained quiet, driving Rena back

and instructed him, “There’s

causing him to make a sarcastic remark. “What? He tires you out, yet he can’t even buy you a box of medicine? What’s

an argument. At that moment, Zack’s words slipped out unintentionally, betraying his true emotions. Rena, however, dismissed them and

Once he returned, he opened the back

against the plush leather seat, she slumbered

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brown hair cascaded over one side of her face, revealing the

raced as

had been to get on Waylen’s nerves by hooking up with Rena, but now he just couldn’t tear his gaze

he felt this way towards

to

and forcefully closed the door before

witnessed Zack running away,

made her way back to

chilly night air from

bed, she made a call to the

awoke from her slumber, the sun had already reached its zenith, casting a warm glow into

air conditioner hummed softly, providing a pleasant and moderate

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

a seated

secretary, materialized at her doorstep, accompanied

me to arrange for a doctor to visit

still felt a bit woozy but now a sense

tangled web of emotions between her and Waylen better

chose to

voice, she murmured, “It’s just a minor cold. Nothing

smile, “Nevertheless, Mr. Fowler is

Rena’s embarrassment intensified.

before administering an injection to

and Jazlyn remained

the remarkable ability to overlook any discomfort in the air. Undeterred, she donned an apron and beamed, saying, “Since you’re unwell, avoid heavy food. Let

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was too much

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

played on

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

conversation with Rena, delving into the events that unfolded after

a soft sigh and said, “Mr. Fowler

also carried a burden of guilt for the discord between Rena and

parted ways. However as a woman, Jazlyn couldn’t help but feel relieved that Rena

had many words

Rena responded slowly, “You don’t 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 continuous

others

wife who could bear him an

her, he could remain faithful. However, the

sure and

partner’s unconditional love, a devotion that would endure

so boldly and fearlessly, so ardently desiring to be by his side but

the point where she dared

to keep these

was not something she pondered upon. It was merely that her thoughts

one-year time

whatever he subjected her to

farewell at

o’clock in the evening, Waylen’s call reached Rena and, without

flowed through the

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responded, “Yes, I appreciate you arranging

silence enveloped the

your favorite food… There’s a concert tonight but since you’re unwell and unable

Rena understood his intentions.

between them, longing for their relationship to

harbored no

“I’m not feeling well and need to rest. How about this weekend? I’ll accompany

Waylen remained silent.

followed suit, maintaining an odd

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

a simple “okay” before

streetlights cast a shadow upon his profile as

for him to

a bag in hand, filled with the favorite indulgences

had also

items were intended

the night here, caring for her

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