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.

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

of wistfulness washed

with detachment. “Harold is no more. There’s

made

retreating figure disappear into the soft

that when it saw the Light of day again, it

closed the safe’s door, she sensed Waylen’s presence

gently said, “I’m a little weary

pressed her against the safe and

his chin on her shoulder, he murmured,

“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. If you find someone you love, I truly don’t mind.

her, leaving her momentarily speechless “In that case, I would be happy to see you with

Waylen playfully nibbled on her

protest but, instead, he carried her gently to the

expression of his dissatisfaction,

consumed her, Rena instinctively wrapped her arms

as she called

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

sweat subsided, leaving

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

scattered through the autumn

but Waylen’s body was warm, which

Her words held true.

on various forms, some as intense as spirits, while others flowed gently like clear tea or

light, Waylen gazed at

he tenderly pressed his body against hers and murmured, “Rena, don’t Lie to

Rena evaded his touch.

fingers, she traced the exquisite lines of his nose and said in a seductive tone, “Shouldn’t you

social engagement from that

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

Rena ceased her inquiries.

was

extend her condolences

Group was leaderless and it

had visited her twice, seeking her

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

her to the study on the second

expect that Rena would be willing to help her. As they sat

on the account

beauty had only

a surge of emotion welling up, almost on the verge of tears. Her brother had left

when I attempted to seek her

the matter, Rena replied with composure, “I am willing to assist for the

were once

say

Alexis and brought her

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

only child that had won a prize that day, and even Leonel had

picked up the adorable girl and planted a kiss on her

chest proudly, Alexis replied, “I was named ‘The Best Hygiene

Left momentarily

Waylen walked over

he seemed mildly surprised but he greeted her with a

finished the verification of the account book. She closed it and handed it to

gratitude, Addie thanked her and departed, after explaining to

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

to be irked by things

the need

in her arms and

kept company with

a warm and comfortable ambiance. Waylen couldn’t resist approaching Rena, whispering softly, “Rena, have we

gently, signifying

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

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

and then, Rena

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

in her nightgown

was further intensified

number. After a few rings, he answered

the dream where Harold had a tragic traffic

tone, Waylen inquired, “Do you want

She declined his offer.

silence followed and with weariness evident in

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

continued chatting for a

ended the

if she were a few years younger, she might have longed for him to come back and keep

picked up a photo of Rena

relationship had improved considerably in recent

it was Harold’s tragic death that

that Harold’s demise had left an indelible

a fuss about it since

passion and doubts began to

often involved weighing the

comfort zone

had no improper

knock resounded at the door. Assuming it was room service, he

his surprise, it was

Hondrau, she had deliberately adjusted

she exuded

in my room is

her advances, Waylen stood firm

dead of night, he remained

and black suit pants,

Powell? If you don’t mind, many of my subordinates

humiliation overwhelmed Ruth; she hadn’t expected him to

treated women with grace and politeness. She had hoped that her current

that she

Lips, Ruth attempted to explain, “Mr. Fowler,

with disdain, “Really? Then wrap yourself up and don’t knock on men’s doors in the middle of the night! Furthermore, if word of this gets out, your tiny company won’t survive for

delivering that cutting remark, Waylen slammed the

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

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