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.

against the sofa, she murmured with closed eyes, “Now, I understand your feelings. I comprehend why you

tinge of wistfulness washed over

eyes slowly opening, Rena gazed dreamily into the distance, her words tinged with

made her way

Waylen watched her retreating figure disappear into the soft shadows on the

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

the safe’s door, she sensed Waylen’s

advance, she gently said, “I’m a

against the

his chin on her shoulder, he

“A little,” she confessed.

her head, Rena caressed his handsome face with her fingers, her voice soft and sincere. “We came to know each other after his 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.

overwhelmed her, leaving her momentarily speechless “In that case, I would be happy

Waylen playfully nibbled on

but, instead, he carried her gently

of his dissatisfaction, he

consumed her, Rena instinctively wrapped her arms around his

hoarse as she called out his name, “Waylen…

he whispered into

sweat subsided, leaving behind a sense of cooled

turned her

moonlight scattered through the

her mind, but Waylen’s body was warm, which offered solace. A faint smile graced

Her words held true.

spirits, while others flowed gently like clear tea or

the dim light, Waylen gazed at her for a prolonged

hers and murmured, “Rena, don’t Lie to

Rena evaded his touch.

and said in a seductive tone, “Shouldn’t you tell me about the business

the social engagement from

chauffeur paid

Rena ceased her inquiries.

was

extend

death, the Moore Group

had visited her twice, seeking her help for the

by the complexity of the accounts, Addie didn’t fully

the study on

help her. As

was fixed on

passed, her beauty

had left no heir for the Moore family, prompting her to say in a hushed tone, “Rena, I reached out

but when I attempted to seek her help, she

“I am willing to assist for the sake of the more than two thousand

of those employees were once her father’s

dared not say more on

Alexis and

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

that had won a prize that day, and even Leonel had praised

a kiss on her

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

was Left momentarily

Waylen

spotting Addie, he seemed mildly surprised but he greeted her with

of the account book. She closed it and handed it to Addie, saying, “Pass it to the

thanked her and departed, after explaining to Waylen the

disinclined to engage in any disputes due

be irked by

didn’t feel the need

in her arms and

Waylen kept company with

Waylen couldn’t resist approaching Rena, whispering softly, “Rena, have

smiled gently, signifying

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

It appeared that the once-violent

and then, Rena could

of a dream, lying alone on her bed while Waylen was away on

her

was further intensified by the

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

the dream where Harold had

inquired, “Do you want me to

She declined his offer.

and with weariness evident in her voice,

Waylen replied hoarsely, “Not yet. I want to conclude the negotiation as soon as possible and

continued chatting

Rena ended the

she might have longed for

picked up a photo of Rena and gazed at it quietly

improved

that

had left an indelible

fuss about it since

began to creep in. How much did Rena Love

love often involved weighing

to stay in their comfort

improper desires for

about to resume his work when a soft knock resounded at the door. Assuming it was room service, he went to

it was Ruth

had deliberately adjusted her schedule to stay

a silk pajama, she exuded a

my room is broken. Can I use

by her advances, Waylen stood firm at the

of

suit pants, he exuded the masculinity of a mature

charge, Miss Powell? If you don’t mind, many

humiliation overwhelmed Ruth; she hadn’t

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

seemed to imply that she was

trembling Lips, Ruth attempted to explain, “Mr. Fowler, I would

men’s doors in the middle

delivering that cutting remark, Waylen

of night, Ruth found herself standing there, a chill running down her

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