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.

tinge of wistfulness washed over

opening, Rena gazed dreamily into the distance, her words tinged with detachment. “Harold

made her

disappear into the

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

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

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

the safe and pressed his lips against

his chin on her shoulder, he

“A little,” she confessed.

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

I would be

gesture, Waylen playfully nibbled on

but, instead, he

expression of his dissatisfaction, he engaged in intimacy with

her, Rena instinctively wrapped her arms around his

came out hoarse as she called out

murmur, he whispered into

leaving behind a sense of cooled

She turned her head to gaze at the

through

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

Her words held true.

intense as spirits, while others flowed gently like clear tea or

light, Waylen gazed at her for a prolonged

his body against hers

Rena evaded his touch.

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

the social engagement from that

kissed her. “On that night, the chauffeur paid more attention than I did. Rena, I swear, I won’t have

Rena ceased her inquiries.

it was a mundane

did not extend her

Group was leaderless and

visited her twice, seeking her help for the Moore Group’s

the complexity of the

invited her to the study on the second

that Rena would be willing to help her. As they sat in the study, savoring scented tea, Addie

fixed on the account book

her beauty

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 her to say in a hushed tone, “Rena, I

Harold’s funeral, but when I attempted to seek her help, she

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

of those employees were

not say more

Waylen collected Alexis and brought her

her mother’s arms, triumphant over the

only child that had won a prize

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

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

was Left

Waylen walked over

but he greeted her

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

thanked her and departed, after explaining to Waylen the reason

he was disinclined to engage in

improper to be irked by things

feel the need to

and played with him

kept company

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

gently,

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

well taken care of. It appeared that

now and then, Rena could

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

in her

intensified by the

After a few rings, he answered

nodded, recounting the dream where Harold had a

hushed tone, Waylen inquired, “Do you want me

She declined his offer.

silence followed and with weariness evident in her voice, she

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

chatting

Rena ended the call

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

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

had improved

death that had eased the tension

had left an indelible mark in

better than to make a fuss about it since Harold was no Longer among the

and doubts began

often involved weighing the advantages and

to stay in their comfort zone after considering

had no improper

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

surprise, it was Ruth

was on a business trip to Hondrau, she had deliberately adjusted her schedule to stay at the same hotel

she exuded

heater in my room is broken. Can

her advances, Waylen stood firm

in the dead of night, he remained

white shirt and black suit pants, he exuded the masculinity of

Powell? If you don’t mind, many of my subordinates are single and in need

overwhelmed Ruth; she hadn’t expected him to

time she saw him, though he appeared indifferent, he treated women with grace and politeness. She had hoped that her current status as an

seemed to imply that she was

to explain, “Mr. Fowler, I would

disdain, “Really? Then wrap yourself up and don’t knock on men’s doors in the middle

delivering that cutting remark, Waylen slammed

night, Ruth found herself standing there, a

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