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.

with closed eyes, “Now, I understand your feelings. I comprehend why you continuously aid Elvira and

of wistfulness washed

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

made her way

figure disappear into the soft

that when it saw the Light of day again, it might trigger memories of a

she closed the safe’s door, she

she gently said,

her against the safe and pressed his lips

on her shoulder,

“A little,” she confessed.

betrayal. You Lost your memory because of me. I 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

“In that case, I would be happy to see you with her,” she

tender gesture, Waylen playfully nibbled on

he

his dissatisfaction, he engaged in intimacy

Rena instinctively wrapped her arms around his

as she

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

sweat subsided, leaving behind a sense

gently. She turned her head to gaze at the hazy darkness

scattered through the

and his untimely demise occupied her mind, but Waylen’s body was warm, which offered solace. A faint

Her words held true.

as intense as spirits, while

Waylen gazed at her

against hers and murmured, “Rena, don’t

Rena evaded his touch.

nose and said in a seductive tone, “Shouldn’t

social engagement from

paid more attention than

Rena ceased her inquiries.

it was a mundane

extend her condolences for

death, the Moore Group was

had visited her twice, seeking her

the accounts, Addie didn’t fully comprehend

her to the study on the second

As they sat in the study, savoring

attention was fixed on the account book before

years passed, her beauty had only

felt a surge of emotion welling up, almost on the verge of tears. Her brother had left no heir for the Moore family, prompting her to say in a hushed tone,

at Harold’s funeral, but when I attempted to seek her help, she even refused to see

for the sake

employees were

dared not say more on

collected Alexis and

joyfully threw herself into her mother’s arms, triumphant over the prize she

that had won a prize that

the adorable girl and planted a kiss

named ‘The Best Hygiene Model’! The teacher praised me for doing a great job

Left

that moment, Waylen walked over with

he seemed mildly surprised but he

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

after explaining to Waylen the reason for her

Waylen smiled. In truth, he was disinclined to engage

irked by things related

feel the need

in her arms and played with

kept

exuded a warm and comfortable ambiance. Waylen couldn’t resist

smiled gently, signifying her

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

taken care of. It appeared that the once-violent quarrel

and then, Rena could not help

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

in her nightgown and approached

was further intensified by the ceaseless night

chill, Rena dialed Waylen’s number. After a few rings, he answered the call with tenderness,

where

Waylen inquired, “Do you want me

She declined his offer.

prolonged silence followed and with weariness evident in her voice,

“Not yet. I want to conclude the negotiation as soon as

continued chatting for

ended the call

but think if she were a few years younger, she might have

other end of the line, after hanging up, Waylen picked up a photo of Rena and gazed

had improved considerably

Harold’s tragic death that had eased

understood that Harold’s demise had left an indelible mark in Rena’s

knew better than to make a fuss about it since Harold

began to

weighing the advantages

to stay in their comfort zone after

Waylen had no improper

work when a soft knock resounded at the door. Assuming it was room service,

it was

to Hondrau, she had deliberately adjusted her schedule to stay at the same hotel as

pajama, she exuded a

heater in my room is broken. Can I use

Waylen stood firm at

dead of night,

shirt and black suit pants, he exuded the masculinity of a mature

charge, Miss Powell? If you don’t mind, many of my subordinates are single

she hadn’t expected him to

appeared indifferent, he treated women with grace and politeness. She had hoped that her current status

his words seemed to imply that she

attempted to explain, “Mr.

on men’s doors in the middle of the night! Furthermore, if word of this gets

remark, Waylen slammed the

a chill running down her spine, overwhelmed

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