He wanted to set her free but he couldn’t let go.

In the end, he resorted to this cunning approach to lure her back to him.

In the early hours of the morning, Rena stirred from her slumber, the remnants of a dream lingering within her.

In the realm of her dream, Waylen had uttered tenderly, “Rena, I’ve returned.”

Startled from her reverie, Rena sat upright, reaching up to touch her face, a trickle of chilly tears adorning the corners of her eyes.

By the bedroom entrance, Waylen held a tray of breakfast. Witnessing Rena’s tears, he asked hoarsely, “What troubles you, my dear?”

Approaching her side, he gently placed the tray on the bedside table, caressing her forehead and reassured, “It’s not that warm anymore.”

Rena gazed intently at him, her nose slightly flushed.

Her pitiful countenance concerned Waylen, and he murmured, “Please don’t look at me like that; you know I have no control of myself whenever you look at me like that.”

Trembling lips kept Rena from mustering the courage to voice her query.

Gradually, she regained composure and inquired, “Why have you come here?”

Waylen positioned a pillow behind her waist and tried to feed her some broth, but she declined and took the spoon to eat by herself, only realizing after two spoonfuls that she realized she had forgotten to brush her teeth.

Her inadvertence struck him as adorable, prompting Waylen to pinch her cheek tenderly.

“Consider this a special case; I can afford to be lenient with you,” he remarked.

Rena shook her head and pushed the tray away, admitting, “I have no appetite.”

Yet, she still yearned to ask why he was here.

Leaning in close, Waylen’s striking face nearly touching hers, their breaths intertwined as he gazed into her eyes, asking gently, “Is divorce truly the solution? You’re unwell and you’re struggling to face it alone.”

An urge to withdraw surged within Rena but Waylen’s arm wrapped around her slender waist, holding her in place.

He caressed her softly, devoid of any carnal intentions; he merely sought her presence.

Though Waylen’s charm and tenderness were difficult for Rena to resist, she remained steadfast. “I can find someone else to take care of me,’ she insisted.

“Like who? Hector? Or that toy boy named Shelton? … Rena, do they truly compare to me in your heart? If they were better, why did you turn them both down?” Waylen inquired, exerting pressure on her, causing her breath to waver.

The unsettling sensation of nausea returned and Waylen noticed her distress. Loosening his grip, he handed her some water and medicine.

‘Sweat beads formed on Rena’s forehead as she recalled her appointment with a client later in the day to survey a piece of land.

Waylen urged her gently, “Prioritize your recovery. I’ll go in your stead.”

Taken aback, Rena remained speechless as a knock resounded at the door, revealing Hector’s voice on the other side.

Waylen and Rena locked eyes, a silent exchange passing between them.

Eventually, Waylen rose from his seat and headed towards the door, prompting Rena’s cautionary plea, “Please don’t open the door…”

He responded with a disdainful snort. “Do you find me disgraceful?” Despite her words, Waylen proceeded to open the door.

Sure enough, Hector stood outside, holding breakfast in hand.

When Hector met Waylen, the atmosphere was a little awkward, but Hector immediately smiled and asked, “Is Ms. Gordon feeling better?”

“Her fever has subsided but she still needs ample rest,” Waylen responded.

He then stepped back, allowing Hector to enter the room.

Hector nodded, placing the breakfast on a nearby surface but his gaze darkened when he noticed the other tray on the bedside table.

Throughout, Hector understood that his chances were slim. Rena had indirectly turned him down numerous times, and what’s more, it was Waylen who had given him an opportunity years back by hiring him. He owed his current position to Waylen.

Hector couldn’t bear to resort to treachery and steal his wife.

Subsequently, Hector and Waylen discussed the matter of the land.

In the bedroom, Rena listened to their conversation…

Gradually, she drifted into slumber, but her last conscious thought was the sensation of having someone to rely on, akin to the moment she risked everything to confront Elvira with acar.

Fear gripped her then, yet comforting hands reached out, assuring, “Rena, don’t be afraid.”

All along, it was Waylen who provided her with that sense of security.

It made Rena want to embrace this feeling wholeheartedly…

*

Rena spent an entire day resting in the hotel.

As night descended, the sky adorned itself with fiery clouds, a spectacular display of red hues resembling flames.

After taking a soothing shower, Rena felt much more at ease.

Waylen gently tapped the room key card and entered with some takeout boxes. Observing her standing with her back to him, he asked softly, “Are you feeling better?”

Rena turned around, her gaze quiet and contemplative.

She had been by his side for over half a year since he lost his memory.

She believed she knew him well but now she found herself somewhat perplexed about his thoughts… What was Waylen truly thinking? Was he merely ingratiating himself with her to eventually remarry her?

And…

Could last night’s events have been a mere dream?

Sensing her inner turmoil, Waylen smiled reassuringly and said, “You are the mother of my two children. For now, I have no intention of marrying anyone else. Is it so strange… that I’m kind to you?”

Rena made her way to the table and took a seat.

Her appetite had returned; she was a little hungry…

As Waylen set out the food, he couldn’t help teasing, “You’re incredibly obedient when you’re hungry. Will you completely ignore me once you’re satisfied?”

Rena was amused by his remark, especially considering she was just savoring her meal.

Her eyes narrowed as she shot him a penetrating glare.

proceeded to share his insights after inspecting the land earlier that day. His keen eye and persuasive words held considerable weight. Even though

I believe the current owner still has some unresolved matters with the land. My suggestion is, if the price

closely aligned with Rena’s bottom

acknowledging his

bathrobe, looking meek and compliant, Waylen couldn’t resist reaching out to touch her

chill ran

up at him but Waylen appeared entirely composed, as if nothing

pester her further. Instead, he booked a suite

aware that Hector would be

found herself

couldn’t comprehend

knocked on Waylen’s bedroom door.

The door swung open.

expressionless

and only a bath towel was wrapped around his lower

the sharp contours of his face, eventually vanishing into the bath towel just

Rena’s throat tightened.

with a towel and asked nonchalantly, “Aren’t we going

he spoke casually, he stepped

pressed

end of the bed, pulled

lightly, “Is there something you want to

asking softly,

the cigarette and replied, “Yes, certain things have

Her heart raced.

regained some

him what he remembered but the words remained trapped within her. It

manipulate emotions

simply observed her as he leisurely

voice a gentle whisper, “Let’s take all

quivered with

lips, expressing his longing, “I desire you deeply but I understand your apprehension. I’ll treat you right

tears in her eyes, Rena looked

Waylen embraced her gently.

cheek rested against her hair as he whispered softly, “I apologize, Rena. I’m truly sorry. I

but, throughout, she was unwilling to push him

were destined to be intertwined for the

Eventually, nothing more occurred.

refrained from any further intimate actions, merely holding each other for a fleeting moment. After a

opened the door for

stepped out, he caught

welled

gently caressing the diamond ring adorning her finger—a true piece of art

he beseeched, “Rena, don’t reject

arush of emotions, Rena

the desire to preserve their marriage, the physical

the diamond ring, Rena’s ears turned

a mixture of

they departed from

of Waylen and Rena’s connection, he thoughtfully arranged for two young and beautiful girls to accompany

to be art school students, possessed striking beauty.

himself unable to

with a reserved air. “Mr. Kent, it’s not that I’m opposed to relaxing. It’s

Mr. Kent, appeared

effort to apologize, he

loss for words,

place over the wine-laden table, surprising Rena. She had always

he also excelled at negotiating

in the wine but his tolerance was meager, and he needed support to return to the hotel halfway

of the dinner, Waylen was nearly

car and Rena sat beside him, feeling

Waylen was drunk.

he wasn’t completely incapacitated. He extended his hand and

real estate developers; if they don’t get you to drink a fair amount, it’s hard

to look

the car was dimly lit, his

hushed voice, Rena inquired, “Why are

silence enveloped the

arm, his eyes closed as he softly responded, “You are my wife. How could I stand idly

Waylen was affectionate.

blushed and replied, “Don’t talk

the car, the faint aroma of wine

out to hold Rena’s hand. He touched the diamond ring on her finger and murmured, “You’re still wearing the ring. If you’re not my wife, then

the words to

his head, gazing at her with

compliant,

hoarse voice, “Now I’m

Half of her Waylen…

audacious of him to say something

rested his head on her shoulder. “Rena, I don’t believe you’re

was indeed attracted to

the feeling that

he started to remember things from the past, and she was

and kissed her. His lips and tongue were warm from the mellow red wine, mixed with the unique scent

the car, and the subtle sound of

held his

of her

tenderly, he reveled in her

Rena trembled uncontrollably.

to his arms, and soon his chest became

She cried…

wondered if her Waylen had truly

She missed him terribly.

Don’t cry, Rena. I’ll

stretched out her hand and thumped him hard a

heart raced as her emotions swirled inside her like a storm. She couldn’t resist Waylen’s presence, even though she felt a

finally arrived at the hotel, their hearts heavy with the

They hadn’t been a couple for a long time, and now they

card, she was suddenly held

He leaned against her back, his voice soft and warm as he said, “Still working out lately?

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