With teary eyes, she averted her gaze, turning her face away.

Waylen delicately brushed away her tears, wanting to release his grasp on her, yet unwilling to do so. He delved into a deep, passionate kiss, his tongue intertwining with hers for a prolonged moment…

Eventually, his patience wearing thin, he reluctantly extricated himself from the bed and ventured into the bathroom.

Upon his return, he enfolded her in his embrace from behind, whispering, “If you don’t wish to proceed, we won’t, alright?”

Rena remained silent, feigning slumber.

But he knew she was awake, fully aware that she purposely avoided conversing with him. She displayed a marked change from before, no longer losing her temper but rather giving him the cold shoulder, deliberately refusing to engage with him.

Waylen didn’t press her further. He held her in his arms and succumbed to a night of restful slumber.

In the morning, Rena’s phone erupted into a melodic ringtone.

Still groggy from sleep, she fumbled clumsily with her phone for an extended period. It was Waylen who eventually handed her the device.

Rena lay sprawled on the bed.

Waylen had already risen and was dressing himself near the bedside.

Noting her dazed state, he offered a faint smile. “Why didn’t you answer the call? It’s from Vera.”

With a sense of urgency, Rena hastily picked up the phone.

Vera had called to extend an invitation to Rena for her upcoming wedding Due to Vera’s pregnancy and it being her second marriage, they intended to the affair understated. The Figueroa family had decided on 2 low-key celebration, inviting only close relatives and a handful of friends.

Rena sat up, extending her congratulations to Vera.

Unaware of the intricacies between Rena and Waylen, Vera candidly share truth with Rena, saying, “We’re merely going through the motions, having a meal together.”

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Rena empathized with Vera’s sentiment.

Things were just different from everyone after the ordeal involving Joseph.

Roscoe and Vera needed time to process their emotions.

Rena refrained from further discussion but assured Vera that she would unquestionably be present.

Upon ending the call, Rena’s gaze met Waylen’s unwavering stare. He appeared to be waiting for something, a tie clasped in his hand…

In a soft voice, Rena uttered, “I wish to attend Vera and Roscoe’s we reception.”

nonchalantly proceeding to don it, as if nothing had occurred. “Roscoe also invited me. Does that mean only one of us can attend? Are you concerned that our current relationship will be exposed to others?”

Rena didn’t deny it.

Without warning, Waylen removed the tie, fixing his gaze upon her as he said in a noticeably calmer tone. “I won’t disclose anything if that’s what you wish.

No one will discover the truth about us.”

With that, he pivoted and descended the stairs.

After some time had passed, the courtyard resonated with the sound of a car engine starting, promting Waylen to step outside.

Rena intuited a tinge of anger in him, though she didn’t let it weigh heavily on her mind.

Since Waylen wasn’t present at home, Rena made the decision to depart in the company of Snowbell.

Throughout the entire day, they refrained from reaching out to each other, maintaining disconnected silence.

On that Saturday night, Rena graced the wedding reception of Vera and Roscoe with her presence.

The extravagant affair took place in a luxurious five-star hotel, with only four tables adorning the venue. In contrast to Robert’s recent wedding, it bore an unmistakable air of tranquility. Moreover, the state of Roscoe and Vera seemed rather somber.

Renz extended her warmest wishes to the newlyweds, offering her heartfelt support.

Vere’s voice quivered ever so slightly as she enveloped Rena in a tender embrace.

Roscoe’s gaze fixated on Rena, his eyes reflecting a myriad of complex emotions.

Being a man, he understood the sacrifices Rena had made for Vera and him.

Gratitude end guilt intertwined within him, as he acknowledged that he could never fully repay her.

Rena responded with a gentle smile directed at Roscoe, transcending the cynicism he had always exhibited.

He couldn’t help but feel indebted to Rena for the rest of his life, though he had long been characterized by his skeptical nature. The weight of his debt burdened him deeply, unable to be absolved…

After exchanging a few more polite words, Rena took her designated seat, discreetly scanning the room and discovering that Waylen was absent.

She breathed a sigh of rehef, grateful for his absence in the midst of such a complicated atmosphere. Even the bride and groom seemed somewhat detached, lacking genuine happiness as they toasted to their union. However, Roscoe remained by Vera’s side, clasping her hand in a show of unwavering support while wearing a strained smile.

Following the conclusion of the wedding reception, Rena made her way to the resent.

As she washed her hands, thoughts of Roscoe and Vera intertwined, envisioning a future of happiness for the newlyweds. Just as Rena was about to turn and depart, a voice interrupted her thoughts from behind, “Rena.”

Curiosity piqued, Rema turned her head to face the sight of Roscoe leaning nonchalantly against the corridor wall, donned in an immaculate suit and indulging in a cigarette. Witnessing Rena’s attention, he promptly extinguished the tobacco, expressing his sincere gratitude towards her.

With genuine concern etched in her voice, Rena expressed, “The path you two have chosen isn’t an easy one. Take good care of Vera, Roscoe.”

Roscoe responded affirmatively, nodding in acknowledgment.

Unable to suppress his curiosity and worry, he couldn’t help but inquire further,

Her complexion was flawless, adorned with delicate features. The cascade of her long, chestnut-brown hair exuded an enticing softness.

He yearned for this woman, not just for a fleeting encounter but to have her by his side for the entirety of their lives, both physically and emotionally.

Waylen had never experienced such anguish before. His heart ached intensely, but he refrained from voicing his pain. Speaking another word would only leaver him feeling embarrassed.

He locked his gaze onto her, his Adam’s apple bobbing with emotion.

Finally, he retrieved an unopened box of cigarettes from the storage compartment. Skillfully opening it, he lit one.

As the smoke filled his lungs, the anguish in his heart momentarily subsided.

Waylen found solace in the act of smoking, almost addicted to the ritual.

Ignoring ventilation, he allowed the car to become shrouded in a haze of smoke.

Rena couldn’t help but interject, “Waylen!”

In response, he kissed her.

Their lips had met countless times before but never had their kisses possessed such intensity. Waylen’s desperation to possess her was palpable.

Swallowing became arduous for Rena, as breathing also became a challenge.

His essence enveloped her completely.

In that moment, she feared suffocation, as if the air was being sucked out of her lungs…

Waylen ceased the fervent embrace, enfolding her in his arms. Their foreheads pressed together as he closed his eyes and uttered in agony, “Rena, how did we come to this?”

Rena found herself at a loss for words, uncertain of how to respond.

Waylen did not press her further. He merely held her close, his breath slightly labored.

Rena recognized his troubled state. She whispered softly, “Waylen, I don’t harbor any hatred towards you. On the contrary, there are things for which I am deeply grateful. But gratitude remains separate from love… I simply cannot continue to force myself anymore.”

Waylen listened in silence, the weight of her understanding words seeping into his soul, evoking a profound sadness.

As the atmosphere hung heavy with tension, Waylen’s phone abruptly rang. It was Korbyn on the line.

In a voice fraught with urgency, Korbyn relayed, “Waylen, please come immediately. Your grandmother’s condition has worsened. We fear we might lose her tonight.”

She envisioned accompanying Paisley or embarking on globetrotting journey with Eloise.

She was certain that a fulfilling life could still be forget without the presence of romantic love.

While Rena had come to terms with realization, Vera couldn’t help but feel overwhelmed by sadness.

Just as Vera mustered the courage to speak, she was rendered speechless.

Standing behind Rena, Waylen maintained an indifferent expression. The duration of his eavesdropping remained unknown to all.

Vera’s eyes widened and, ina hushed tone, she informed Rena, “Waylen is here.”

Rena was taken aback, her astonishment evident,

She slowly turned around, her gaze meeting Waylen’s elegant figure illuminated beneath the sparkling crystal chandelier.

The atmosphere grew tinged with a sense of unease…

Minally, Waylen broke the silence, his voice gentle as he stated, “Rena cannot drive, Lwill take her home.” He sought to protect both Rena and his own dignity.

Vera’s emotions stirred.

Aware of Vera’s flery temperament, Roscoe lowered his voice and advised, “Let them resolve it on their own.”

Vera’s body remained tense for an extended period until gradually, she nodded.

Rena offered them a warm smile. “Wishing you a blissful marriage.”

She then departed in Waylen’s company.

Within the confines of the elevator, silence engulfed them, extending even throughout the drive back to Rena’s apartment.

Half an hour later, the car came to a halt outside Rena’s residential building.

Sensing a slight stiffness in her neck, Rena subtly twisted her body and uttered, “Alnght, this is me.”

With a resounding click, Waylen locked the vehicle’s doors.

Rena relinquished her grip on the door handle, leaning back into the seat as she murmured in a raspy voice, “Waylen…”

Waylen turned his gaze towards her.

Rena’s beauty remained undeniable and she embodied his ideal type.

Her complexion was flawless, adorned with delicate features. The cascade of her long, chestnut-brown hair exuded an enticing softness.

He yearned for this woman, not just for a fleeting encounter but to have her by his side for the entirety of their lives, both physically and emotionally.

Waylen had never experienced such anguish before. His heart ached intensely, but he refrained from voicing his pain. Speaking another word would only leaver him feeling embarrassed.

He locked his gaze onto her, his Adam’s apple bobbing with emotion.

Finally, he retrieved an unopened box of cigarettes from the storage compartment. Skillfully opening it, he lit one.

As the smoke filled his lungs, the anguish in his heart momentarily subsided.

Waylen found solace in the act of smoking, almost addicted to the ritual.

Ignoring ventilation, he allowed the car to become shrouded in a haze of smoke.

Rena couldn’t help but interject, “Waylen!”

In response, he kissed her.

Their lips had met countless times before but never had their kisses possessed such intensity. Waylen’s desperation to possess her was palpable.

Swallowing became arduous for Rena, as breathing also became a challenge.

His essence enveloped her completely.

In that moment, she feared suffocation, as if the air was being sucked out of her lungs…

Waylen ceased the fervent embrace, enfolding her in his arms. Their foreheads pressed together as he closed his eyes and uttered in agony, “Rena, how did we come to this?”

Rena found herself at a loss for words, uncertain of how to respond.

Waylen did not press her further. He merely held her close, his breath slightly labored.

Rena recognized his troubled state. She whispered softly, “Waylen, I don’t harbor any hatred towards you. On the contrary, there are things for which I am deeply grateful. But gratitude remains separate from love… I simply cannot continue to force myself anymore.”

Waylen listened in silence, the weight of her understanding words seeping into his soul, evoking a profound sadness.

As the atmosphere hung heavy with tension, Waylen’s phone abruptly rang. It was Korbyn on the line.

In a voice fraught with urgency, Korbyn relayed, “Waylen, please come immediately. Your grandmother’s condition has worsened. We fear we might lose her tonight.”

Waylen gripped his phone tightly, affirming his commitment, “I’ll be there right away.”

Placing the phone down, he shifted his gaze towards Rena.

overheard the conversation. In a gentle tone, she advised,

nervous lump formed in Waylen’s throat,

pondered the possibility that Rena might decline due to the complexities of their relationship. Even if she agreed to

Waylen murmured under his breath, “I might be

softened, indicating

she got out of the car, Waylen suddenly rolled down the window and said

amidst the nocturnal surroundings, she waved him forward,

momentarily before he pressed on the

was Korbyn’s mother, had been residing there for an extended period due to the favorable air quality and

marked a fateful occurrence, as Betty’s impending demise

summoned the family. Korbyn arrived and comprehended Betty’s imminent passing, prompting him to summon

son, Korbyn held a prominent position, while Waylen stood out as the most exceptional member of the younger generation. Betty

her last breath, Betty patiently

granting him access. Korbyn leaned in close to Betty’s

teetered on the edge of

eyes gradually fluttered

exuded a remarkable

lucidity. Betty had been waiting all this time for her grandson to return and

to form, Betty sat

squatting before her, clasping her frail

trembling hand to

a special place in her heart. He possessed not only good looks but also

and she yearned

mind remained lucid as she spoke slowly, drawing from her previous conversation with Waylen’s mother. “I was informed by your mother that you’ve taken an interest in a girl. She mentioned that you intended to introduce her to me… Why

his gaze gentle as he fixated upon Betty’s

warmly and responded, “She was caught up with work,

Betty’s countenance. “You’re just deceiving me… I know, I know… How

her. Nonetheless, my pursuit continues… I will

a sigh of relief and remarked, “It’s reassuring to know that you’re still pursuing

her inquiries about

whispered in her ear, “She is a stunning young woman, Grandma. She possesses admirable qualities, although

intently, her attention

her life dwindled, regret gnawed at Betty’s heart. She murmured, “I yearn

the female members of the Fowler family wept

making it agonizing for them to witness her final moments. Yet, deep down, everyone knew that this would be their last

tenderly caressed Betty’s

“I’ll let her speak to you, alright? After conversing with her,

sparkled with

Rena’s number and

Rena answered.

Waylen relayed, “My grandmother wishes to speak with

Betty’s departing soul. After a

held the phone near

The words spoken were about granting leniency to Waylen, which brought to mind Rena’s own regret of not being able to bid her father a final

father carry in his heart at

want this elderly woman to depart with unfulfilled wishes. Even if it meant deceiving Betty, Rena knew it would bring solace in her final

“Don’t worry, Mrs. Fowler. I

lips, and her pupils dilated, yet she did not release the

felt the impending departure

sorrow even though she

later that they finally saw each

to Braseovell to attend the initial hearing of Elvira’s

details eluded Rena’s

held no significance

he called Rena, suggesting they

expressed a desire to

afternoon had already arrived by the time

filled the air with their vibrant chorus, lending a lively

against his car. As she approached, he courteously opened the door for her and inquired tenderly, “Where

entered the car gracefully, replying nonchalantly, “I sent him to

bore into

beheld Rena. Sensing this intensity, Rena averted her gaze, allowing her eyes to descend

smile graced Waylen’s face as he

the seat belt, his mind preoccupied with thoughts. After a

a smile as she replied, “What would you like me to inquire

was a tinge

thoughts, Waylen fixated on the rare sight of her smiling in his

completely

the back of the seat, he gazed at her, his voice tinged with hoarseness. “This is the task I took on previously. And

nodded

her, as if anticipating something, yet

reaction he desired

be jealousy or perhaps

would be preferable

one hand, he mourned the loss of his grandmother, and on the other

he reminded himself that a man should

to start afresh with her, he had invested more thought than ever

had thoughtfully arranged a collection of clothing for her, all from her favorite brands,

penchant for working in the villa, he had designated a study for

could sense

peacefully with him, even tolerating him when he was in a sour mood. For instance, he insisted on heading to the screening room for a movie after

had

tender touch evoking more emotion than all

had rarely

to channel his

taken aback by this

him. Waylen gently pulled her closer, enveloping her with his arm. “I’ve picked a horror movie and dimmed the lights. You

lips. “Really? Is it

in witnessing her

softly caressing her delicate face with his hand, and whispered, “You look

a sense of unease, like a fish out of water. “Aren’t we going to

smiled, took her hand and led

meters. A set

he guided

horror movie from the past, though it would be more accurate to describe

movie

face him, he could still discern

wrapping his arm around her shoulder

in

darkness, he chuckled softly.

denying, Rena retorted,

chuckled again, pulling her into his embrace. He caressed her face and inquired, “What are your thoughts

“Not bad,” she responded.

his head to capture her

was taken aback, her grip on his arm tightening, yet she

an intimate moment, enhancing the romantic atmosphere. Waylen, aroused by the scene, whispered in Rena’s

on his shoulder, Rena whispered in return, her expression in the subdued lighting remarkably composed, though she didn’t want

ran his fingers through

well whether or not she was receptive. Thus, he blurted out, “You truly dislike

all, we can’t see each

icy tension settled in the

felt that maybe they needed more time. His desire was for her to be by

indifference towards him constantly

Everything unfolded organically.

longer voiced her refusal, yet she remained relatively silent. Only when he pleased her immensely did she moan and

moans only fueled Waylen’s

He had lost control.

once, and then he carried her back to

neck, Rena pleaded, “Waylen,

by her beauty illuminated by the

of her eyebrows enticed him to bestow kisses upon them.

locked eyes

before their breakup, there had been a moment when she

didn’t wish to

they be for her to address him in such an affectionate

silent for a significant

filled with a touch of uncertainty. Rena reached out to touch his handsome

no expectations for him, they wouldn’t engage in

incident when he traveled to Braseovell, she knew about it

he encountered Elvira or

all that had happened, Rena simply desired to love herself for the remainder

their intimate encounters came to

dissatisfying. He yearned for a response from Rena, a sign that

bestowed him with kindness but she

from her, rolling over and letting out a

recognized his discontent, yet she couldn’t

the bed and headed for

through her cleansing, Waylen

veiled by the

to engage in

manner. Look, you have always

didn’t wish to

moment, she had no intention of spending

had never harbored

for them

whispered softly, “Waylen, what you desire… I cannot give it to

had once uttered those words to

it was her turn

delicate weight, yet it struck his heart

closed

if you are willing to voice

remained silent. In truth, they were both in

additional two weeks together, their bond seemingly devoid

his requests, yet her demeanor remained gentle but detached. The vivaciousness that once defined her character seemed to

contrast to Rena’s calmness,

yearned for her to display some emotions

believing it would be a sign of her former

when she loved him, she couldn’t resist indulging in

she treated him politely, maintaining her dignity and ready

Damn it!

solace in alcohol at the

filled with familiar

keep Waylen company upon hearing of

comfortingly tapped Waylen’s shoulder and inquired, “Are you alright? I can drive

sofa’s back, Waylen leisurely exhaled smoke, exuding

yet none dared

He smiled and remarked, “With

“Come on.”

she feel anything for me? She used to be so nice to me,

forced an awkward

deeply, they

of provoking Waylen further, Roscoe

too much to drink. Allow me to drive you back.

another glance

he tossed his phone to Roscoe and instructed, “Call Rena. She should still be

was taken aback, his

could Waylen stoop

inquired, “Waylen, are you genuinely intoxicated or merely

snuffing out the cigarette and downing another half glass of brandy,

found himself torn, caught in a

advantages and disadvantages, he summoned the courage to

the call after several

Roscoe… Waylen is inebriated.

had just

and she had recently assembled a team. Tomorrow, she was scheduled to embark on a

because of her. It would be disingenuous to claim she felt nothing but she had

and their relationship

graced the world. Rena believed that even without her, Waylen possessed

not

would be leaving the following day, she

the address. I’ll need some

sense of gratitude. “Rena, you

the chatter. Return home early and spend

remarks, aiming to uplift Rena’s spirits. However, upon ending the call, a disquieting feeling washed over him. Rena had agreed

about

chill coursed through Roscoe’s

believed that Waylen and Rena would be a perfect match and

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