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.

the conversation. In a gentle tone, she advised,

in Waylen’s throat, causing his Adam’s apple to

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

Waylen murmured under his breath, “I might be

softened, indicating her

got out of the car, Waylen suddenly rolled down the

nocturnal surroundings, she waved him forward, declaring,

on her momentarily before he

Waylen drove towards the eastern suburbs. His grandmother, Betty, who was Korbyn’s mother, had been residing there for an extended period due to the favorable air quality and

impending demise loomed. Delirium

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

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

breath, Betty patiently awaited

Fowler family made way for him, granting him

on the

gradually fluttered open, revealing a

gaze exuded a remarkable

Betty had been waiting all this time for her grandson to return and exchange a few words

form, Betty

clasping her frail hand

extended her trembling hand to caress his

not only good looks but also an

remained unmarried, and she yearned

mother that you’ve taken an interest in a girl. She mentioned that you intended to introduce her to me… Why haven’t

lifted his head, his gaze gentle as he fixated upon

“She was caught up with work, and I

marred Betty’s countenance. “You’re just deceiving me… I know, I know… How could I be unaware of

upset her. Nonetheless, my pursuit continues…

“It’s

her inquiries about

to hear him, Waylen gently whispered in her ear, “She is a stunning young woman, Grandma. She possesses admirable

intently, her attention fully

regret gnawed at Betty’s heart. She murmured, “I yearn to lay my eyes

female members of the

kindness had endeared her to all, making it agonizing for them to witness her final moments. Yet, deep down, everyone knew that this

tenderly caressed Betty’s

retrieved his phone and whispered, “I’ll let her speak to you, alright? After conversing with her, you’ll know that I haven’t

eyes sparkled

Rena’s number and the call

Rena answered.

a raspy voice, Waylen relayed, “My

sensed that he sought to provide solace to Betty’s departing soul. After a brief

phone near Betty’s

phone, Rena listened to the voice of the elderly woman whom she had never met. The words spoken were about granting leniency

carry in his

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

Rena assured, “Don’t worry,

upon Betty’s lips, and her pupils

tightly, Rena felt

sorrow even though she couldn’t see

weeks later that they finally

then traveled to Braseovell to attend the initial hearing of Elvira’s

eluded

held no significance to her

return, he called Rena,

desire to visit her, but she declined, softly suggesting, “Let’s

already arrived by the time Waylen

trees filled the air with

Waylen leaning against his car. As she approached, he

nonchalantly, “I sent him to

bore into

emotions as he beheld Rena. Sensing this intensity, Rena averted

face as he

his mind preoccupied with thoughts. After a

lit up with a smile as she

uttered those words, there was a

thoughts, Waylen fixated on the rare sight of

completely

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

simply nodded

her, as if anticipating something, yet eventually

reaction he

jealousy or perhaps

be preferable to

hand, he mourned the loss of his grandmother, and on the other hand, he fretted over Rena’s

that a man

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

master bedroom of the lavish villa, Rena possessed her own separate dressing room. Waylen had thoughtfully arranged a collection of clothing for her, all from her favorite brands, some even matching her own

for working in the villa, he had

could sense

willing to coexist peacefully with him, even tolerating him when he was in a sour mood. For instance, he insisted on heading to the screening

file she had been

clasped her fingers, his tender touch evoking more emotion than all

Rena’s recollection, Waylen had rarely displayed such

preferred to channel his emotions

herself taken aback by this

resist, she gazed up at him. Waylen gently pulled her closer, enveloping her with his arm. “I’ve picked a horror movie and

Rena’s lips. “Really? Is

delighted in

his hand, and whispered, “You look incredibly beautiful when you

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

took her hand and led

impressive one hundred square meters. A set of reclining sofas was arranged in front of the

lighting, he guided

though it would be more accurate to describe it as a love

enjoyed the movie with

Rena turned to face him, he could still discern her in the darkness, despite the absence of

shoulder and gently tracing her ring finger

body tensed in response

chuckled softly. “Are

Rena retorted,

again, pulling her into his embrace. He caressed her face and

“Not bad,” she responded.

lowering his head to capture

aback, her grip on his arm tightening, yet she did not push him

intimate moment, enhancing the romantic

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

fingers through her

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

can’t see each

tension settled

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

towards him constantly plagued him

Everything unfolded organically.

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

subdued moans only

He had lost control.

in their desires within the home theater once, and then he carried her back to

Rena pleaded, “Waylen, turn off

he was captivated by her beauty

at the edge of her eyebrows enticed him to bestow kisses upon them. He kissed that spot with

eyes

their time together before their breakup, there had been a

wish to

must they be for her to address him in such an affectionate

a significant stretch of

Waylen’s enthusiasm to wane, his eyes filled with a touch of uncertainty. Rena reached out to touch his

for him, they wouldn’t

like the recent incident when he traveled to Braseovell, she knew

whether he encountered Elvira

Rena simply desired to love herself for the remainder of her

their intimate encounters came

relationship dissatisfying. He yearned for a response from Rena, a

him with kindness but she didn’t offer him

over and letting out

yet she couldn’t suppress her pride

bed and headed

her cleansing, Waylen

was veiled

was willing to engage in conversation

in a hushed tone, “Waylen, you are a successful lawyer and a shrewd businessman. You should understand the importance of cutting losses in a timely manner. Look, you have always desired me. Now I am here before you, but you are still not happy… Waylen, if you feel discomfort or unhappiness in this relationship, why don’t you

didn’t wish to deceive

she had no intention of spending the rest of her life

had never harbored thoughts of

was best for them to part

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

uttered those words to

her turn to express

yet it struck his heart like a hammer, inflicting deep pain

closed

uttered, “Rena, if you are willing to voice this sentiment,

In truth, they were both in

two weeks together,

requests, yet her demeanor remained gentle but detached. The

calmness, Waylen

her to display some emotions

it would be a sign

that when she loved him, she couldn’t resist indulging in childish behavior and challenging him. She possessed the

faded, she treated him politely, maintaining her dignity and ready to leave at any

Damn it!

solace in alcohol

remained packed, filled with familiar faces,

to keep Waylen company upon hearing of his presence, for he had Waylen and Rena to thank

comfortingly tapped Waylen’s shoulder and inquired, “Are

exhaled smoke, exuding an

room. They surreptitiously stole glances at Waylen, captivated by his charm, yet none dared to make advances. Waylen’s reputation for aloofness

smiled and remarked, “With such a captivating face,

“Come on.”

narrowed his eyes at Roscoe and slowly uttered, “Rena remains uninterested in me. Roscoe… I wholeheartedly devote myself to her. Why doesn’t she feel anything for me? She used to be so nice to me, her face blushing at

an

differed from men. When they loved a man deeply, they reveled in intimacy but, when love faded,

of provoking Waylen further, Roscoe simply urged him

to drink. Allow me to drive

another glance

without warning, he tossed his phone to Roscoe and instructed, “Call Rena. She should still be at the music

aback, his disbelief

could Waylen stoop so

a wistful smile, Roscoe inquired, “Waylen, are you genuinely

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

himself torn,

he

call after

it’s Roscoe… Waylen is inebriated.

had just

an excellent project and she had recently assembled a team. Tomorrow, she was scheduled to embark on a business

to claim she felt nothing but she had resolved

their relationship now existed in this

captivating women graced the world. Rena believed that even without her, Waylen possessed the attributes to forge the

did not

the following day, she

me the address. I’ll need some time to wrap

a profound sense of gratitude. “Rena, you

Roscoe, saying, “Enough with the chatter. Return home early and spend time

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

not inquire about Waylen’s

icy chill coursed through

Rena would be a perfect match and always remain together but now the future appeared

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