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.

In a gentle tone, she advised, “Go

nervous lump formed in Waylen’s throat, causing his Adam’s

truth, he deeply desired Rena’s company, wishing to introduce her to his beloved grandmother, Betty. However, he pondered the possibility that Rena might decline due to the complexities of

while, Waylen murmured under his breath, “I might be occupied for some

softened, indicating her

suddenly

the nocturnal surroundings, she waved him forward,

momentarily before he pressed

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 conducive environment for

occurrence, as Betty’s impending demise loomed. Delirium had overtaken

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

stood out as the most exceptional member

breath, Betty

car, Waylen hastened to Betty’s bedroom. The entire Fowler family made way for him, granting him access. Korbyn leaned in

the

hearing footsteps, her eyes gradually fluttered open, revealing a

exuded a

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

to form, Betty

her, clasping her frail

trembling hand to

cherished grandson held a special place in her heart. He possessed not only

and she yearned for a

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

head, his gaze gentle as he fixated upon Betty’s

smiled warmly and responded, “She was caught up with work, and I couldn’t get a

I know… How could I be unaware of your

I may have upset her. Nonetheless, my pursuit

and remarked, “It’s reassuring to

her inquiries about the

ear, “She is a stunning young woman, Grandma. She possesses admirable qualities,

intently, her attention fully

Betty’s heart. She murmured, “I yearn to lay my eyes upon her before I

members of the Fowler family

witness her final moments. Yet, deep down, everyone knew that

tenderly caressed

speak to you, alright? After conversing with her,

eyes sparkled

Rena’s number and

Rena answered.

a raspy voice, Waylen relayed, “My grandmother wishes to

that he sought to provide solace to Betty’s departing soul. After a brief moment of silence, she acquiesced with a

held the phone

whom she had never met. The words spoken were about granting leniency to Waylen, which brought to mind

did her father carry in his heart at the time

depart with unfulfilled wishes. Even if it meant

assured, “Don’t worry, Mrs.

curled upon Betty’s lips, and her pupils dilated, yet she did not release

the phone tightly, Rena felt the

sorrow even though she couldn’t see him right

weeks later that

knew that Waylen had attended Betty’s funeral, and then traveled to Braseovell to attend the initial hearing of Elvira’s divorce case with

eluded

no significance to

he called

desire to visit her, but she declined, softly

had already arrived by the time Waylen arrived

in the trees filled the air with

As she approached, he courteously opened the door for her and inquired tenderly, “Where is

entered the car gracefully, replying nonchalantly, “I sent him to my mother’s

gaze bore

weeks, Waylen’s eyes held a myriad of emotions as he beheld Rena. Sensing this intensity, Rena averted her gaze, allowing her eyes to descend in avoidance of

gentle smile graced Waylen’s face as he closed the

with thoughts. After a prolonged silence, he couldn’t

as she replied,

those words, there was a

fixated on the rare sight of her

completely at

his voice tinged

nodded

continued to study her, as if anticipating something,

couldn’t determine what reaction

be jealousy or

preferable to this

heart sank even deeper. On one hand, he mourned the loss of his grandmother, and on the other hand, he fretted over

that a man should maintain

to start afresh with her, he had invested more

dressing room. Waylen had thoughtfully arranged a collection of clothing

her penchant for working in the villa, he

sense

him, even tolerating him when he was in a sour mood. For instance, he insisted on heading

had been perusing, Rena stood

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

Rena’s recollection, Waylen had rarely

to channel his

taken aback

pulled her closer, enveloping her with his arm. “I’ve picked a horror movie and

“Really? Is

in witnessing her

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

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

took her hand and led

one hundred square meters. A set of reclining sofas was

the subdued lighting, he guided her to a

from the past, though it would be more accurate

the movie with

him, he could still discern her

he inquired, wrapping his arm around her shoulder and gently tracing her ring finger with his other

body tensed in response to

the darkness, he chuckled softly. “Are

denying, Rena retorted,

her into his embrace. He caressed her face and inquired, “What are your thoughts on the

“Not bad,” she responded.

his head to capture

on his arm tightening, yet she did not push

an intimate moment, enhancing the romantic atmosphere. Waylen, aroused by

on his shoulder, Rena whispered in return, her expression in the subdued lighting remarkably composed, though she didn’t want Waylen to perceive it, “Not

his fingers through her hair, gently stroking

was receptive. Thus, he blurted out, “You truly dislike it here? It’s so

we can’t see each

icy tension settled

His desire

her indifference towards him constantly

Everything unfolded organically.

silent. Only when he pleased

only

He had lost control.

home theater once, and then he carried her back to

pleaded, “Waylen,

captivated by her beauty illuminated by

blue veins at the edge of her eyebrows enticed him to bestow kisses upon them. He kissed that spot with fervor. “Say my

locked eyes

that during their time together before their breakup, there had been a moment when she called out to him so

didn’t wish to do

they be for her to address him in such an

silent for a significant stretch

his eyes filled with a touch of uncertainty. Rena reached out to touch his handsome eyebrows and finally spoke up. “Aren’t we in a

for him,

traveled to Braseovell,

he

happened, Rena simply desired to love herself for the

encounters

from Rena, a sign that she still held some

kindness but

her, rolling over

recognized his discontent, yet she couldn’t suppress

bed and headed for

her

was veiled

willing to engage

You should understand the importance of cutting losses in a timely manner. Look, you have always desired me.

didn’t wish

intention

had never harbored thoughts of seeking

best for them

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

once uttered those

her

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

gently closed his

low, raspy voice, he uttered, “Rena, if you are willing to voice this sentiment, it

remained silent. In truth, they were both

an additional two weeks together, their bond

demeanor remained gentle but detached. The vivaciousness that once defined her character

to Rena’s calmness, Waylen

her to display some emotions towards

would slap him, believing it would be

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

politely, maintaining her dignity and ready to leave at

Damn it!

solace in alcohol at the

packed, filled with familiar faces, including

marrying Vera, Roscoe seldom engaged in clubbing. He came solely to keep Waylen company upon hearing of

comfortingly tapped Waylen’s shoulder and inquired, “Are

the sofa’s back, Waylen leisurely exhaled smoke, exuding

none dared to make advances. Waylen’s reputation for aloofness preceded him, leaving them no choice but

inner turmoil. He smiled and remarked, “With

“Come on.”

Why doesn’t she feel anything for me? She used to be so nice to me, her face blushing at

forced an

loved a man deeply,

provoking Waylen further, Roscoe simply urged him

to drink. Allow me to drive you

another glance

should still be at the music studio. Ask her to come and pick

taken aback, his

Waylen

Roscoe inquired, “Waylen, are you genuinely

downing another half glass of brandy, as if determined to

found himself torn, caught in

disadvantages, he summoned the

call

offered an awkward smile. “Rena, it’s Roscoe… Waylen is inebriated. Could you please

had just concluded a

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

Waylen was upset because of her. It would be disingenuous to claim she felt nothing but she had resolved

and their relationship

that even without her, Waylen possessed

did not

she would be leaving the following day, she felt it necessary to have a

nodded. “Alright, send me the address. I’ll

of gratitude. “Rena, you

“Enough with the chatter. Return home early and spend

to uplift Rena’s spirits. However, upon ending the call, a disquieting feeling washed over

inquire about Waylen’s

icy chill coursed through

be a perfect match and

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