Rena turned her head.

Addie approached Rena slowly, her voice hoarse from crying. “Before my brother passed away, he asked me to give you two things. He said he wanted you to have a look.”

There was a necklace and a key.

Addie covered her mouth and continued, “Harold bought them especially for you.”

In silence, Rena took the items from Addie’s hands.

Addie sniffled and said, “Rena, my mother has no courage to face you.

She asked me to apologize to you. She said if she could have convinced my brother back then, maybe you and he could have Lived a happy life.

He really… liked you. Rena, what I fear most is that you don’t want to believe that he loved you… In the past few years, he had had a bad time.”

Rena was also going through a difficult time.

Whose first Love was not unforgettable?

And Harold’s death was untimely.

Rena sat in the car, her expression thoughtful. Ross, the driver, spoke softly. “Mrs. Fowler, shall we head home now or…”

Rena lowered her head, holding the key in her hand.

“I want to go somewhere,” she said softly.

Without further questions, Ross drove her to an old neighborhood in the east of the city. He considerately stayed in the car, giving Rena the space she needed.

Alone, Rena ascended the stairs.

Many years ago, the Moore family had lived here temporarily, in an 80-square-meter apartment.

Back then, Rena often cooked for Harold.

He was always so busy…

Whenever he returned, she would be dozing off on the table.

This was where she had spent her youth.

As Rena opened the door, she found the interior Largely unchanged, but there were some new additions that indicated someone came here often to clean. There was even a plate of washed fruit on the table.

A large painting hung on the wall.

It depicted Harold and Rena, a group photo from their college days.

In her early twenties, Rena had confessed her love for Harold at that time…

Their group photo was also placed by the bedside in the bedroom.

After standing quietly for a while, Rena made her way to the kitchen and opened the fridge. It was stocked with plenty of fruits and vegetables. With composure, she took some out and proceeded to make two simple dishes and a soup, Harold’s favorite.

Once done, she set the dishes on the table.

Rena thought that if souls existed, Harold would remember to come back for the meat.

As she left, she left the key behind.

She knew she would never return.

Walking down the stairs, the cold night breeze brushed against her face.

Rena didn’t know if life would have been better without Harold’s betrayal, but she understood there was no turning back. She had Loved Harold, and now, all she could do for him after his death was to prepare a meal…

*

As Rena descended the stairs, she was met with a slightly chaotic scene.

Aline had arrived, accompanied by several members of the Moore family.

Addie, Harold’s sister, pulled Aline and cried, “My brother has passed away. Aline, why are you still causing a scene here?”

Aline was utterly distraught.

Her heart raced, and she seemed to be on the verge of losing control.

Staring at Rena, she shouted, “He died for you! He came to me and pleaded for you. Even when he left, he went to see you. He was dying, and he still had you on his mind… He made sure this place was well-kept and came to clean it every week. Rena, do you ever think about him?”

Aline’s emotions were a whirlwind of desperation and jealousy.

She appeared almost mad, and those around her tried to calm her down.

With composure, Rena replied, “I’m married.”

Her marriage meant she couldn’t dwell on her former lover.

Harold was gone…

While Rena felt a hint of sadness, she couldn’t reciprocate the same love they once shared. Their connection had merely been a missed opportunity, not to mention the fact that Harold had almost ruined the Gordon family.

Ross opened the car door for Rena.

She stepped into the vehicle, her nose reddened from suppressed emotions. In a low voice, she said, “Let’s go.”

The black Limousine pulled away slowly.

Meanwhile, Aline continued to create a scene. She had been the one who had a physical relationship with Harold before his death, yet he still thought about Rena when he was dying. The Moore family had even entrusted Rena with Harold’s most precious possession.

As the autumn night grew darker, the rain poured heavier.

Aline knelt on the ground, tears flowing uncontrollably.

It was already past midnight when Rena came back to the villa, a sense of peace settling over her.

Within the hall, bathed in a soft glow from the lamps, Waylen sat, cradling a glass of crimson wine in his hand.

Exhausted, Rena removed her coat and settled down beside him.

With gentleness in her voice, she requested, “Waylen, would you mind pouring me a glass of red wine?”

His gaze spoke volumes, revealing profound emotions that stirred within.

Yet, despite the emotions that Lingered, he poured her a glass of wine, watching as she sipped from it.

As the wine’s warmth enveloped her, Rena felt a subtle flush on her cheeks.

I understand your feelings. I comprehend why you

of wistfulness

slowly opening, Rena gazed dreamily into the distance, her words tinged with detachment. “Harold is no

she made her way

retreating figure disappear into the

in a safe, knowing that when it saw the Light of day again, it

safe’s door,

advance, she gently said, “I’m a little weary

her against the safe and pressed his

chin on her shoulder, he murmured,

“A little,” she confessed.

believed that you should be mine, and you should regain your memory and come back to me. But now, what matters most to me is your happiness. If you find someone you love, I truly don’t mind. As long as she is a

momentarily speechless “In that case, I

Waylen playfully nibbled

but, instead, he carried her gently

of his dissatisfaction, he engaged in intimacy with

instinctively

came out hoarse as she called out

a soft murmur, he whispered into her ear, “Rena, do you still love

subsided, leaving behind a sense of cooled

Rena breathed gently. She turned her head to

scattered through the autumn

but Waylen’s body was warm, which offered solace. A

Her words held true.

some as intense as spirits, while others flowed gently like

Waylen gazed at

his body against hers and murmured, “Rena, don’t Lie

Rena evaded his touch.

of his nose and said in a seductive tone, “Shouldn’t you tell me

social engagement

“On that night, the chauffeur paid more attention than I did. Rena,

Rena ceased her inquiries.

it was

did not extend her condolences

Harold’s death, the Moore Group

her twice, seeking her help for

the accounts,

the study on the second

would be willing to help her. As they sat

attention was fixed on the account book before

passed, her beauty had

at her, Addie felt a surge of emotion welling up, almost on the verge of tears. Her brother had left no heir for the Moore family, prompting

attempted to seek her help, she even refused to

by the matter, Rena replied with composure, “I am willing to assist for the sake of the more than two thousand employees of

employees were once

dared not say more on the

collected Alexis and brought

her return, Alexis joyfully threw herself into her mother’s arms, triumphant

the only child that had won a

and planted a kiss on her cheek, asking, “What

up her chest proudly, Alexis replied, “I was named ‘The Best Hygiene Model’! The teacher praised me for doing a great job

Left momentarily

moment, Waylen walked

but he greeted her with a

handed it to Addie, saying, “Pass it to the

departed, after explaining to Waylen the reason for

smiled. In truth, he was disinclined to engage in any

would be improper to be irked by

the

in her arms and played with him for a

kept

and comfortable ambiance. Waylen couldn’t resist approaching Rena, whispering

gently, signifying

ensuing days, a sense of tranquility enveloped them. Waylen assumed the leadership of the Exceed Group, while Rena was

two children were also well taken care of. It appeared that the once-violent quarrel between them had

then, Rena

in the midst of a dream, lying alone on her bed while

herself in her nightgown and approached the

autumn was further intensified by

slight chill, Rena dialed Waylen’s number. After a few rings, he

nodded, recounting the dream where Harold had a

Waylen inquired, “Do you want me to

She declined his offer.

and with weariness evident in her voice, she

desk, Waylen replied hoarsely, “Not yet. I want to

continued chatting

Rena ended

if she were a few years younger, she might have longed for him to

after hanging up, Waylen picked up a photo of

relationship had improved considerably in

death that had eased the tension

had left an indelible

a fuss about it since Harold was no Longer among the

waning passion and doubts began to creep in. How

often involved weighing

to stay in their comfort

improper desires for other

knock

his surprise, it was Ruth

a business trip to Hondrau, she had deliberately adjusted her schedule to stay at

a silk pajama, she exuded

is broken. Can I use

advances, Waylen stood

the dead of night, he remained

black suit pants, he exuded

If you don’t mind, many of

Ruth; she hadn’t expected him

last time she saw him, though he appeared indifferent, he treated women with grace and politeness. She had hoped that

imply that she was nothing more than

trembling Lips, Ruth attempted to explain, “Mr.

men’s doors in the middle

remark, Waylen slammed the door

of night, Ruth found herself standing there, a chill running down her spine, overwhelmed by the encounter with

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