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.

tinge of wistfulness washed

into the distance, her words tinged with detachment. “Harold is no more.

made

Waylen watched her retreating figure disappear into the soft shadows on

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

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

she gently

the safe and pressed his lips

shoulder, he murmured, “Does his

“A little,” she confessed.

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

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

Waylen playfully

protest but, instead, he

dissatisfaction, he engaged in intimacy with

her, Rena instinctively wrapped her arms

she called

In a soft murmur, he whispered into her ear,

subsided, leaving behind a

turned her head

scattered through the autumn

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

Her words held true.

on various forms, some as intense as spirits, while

Waylen gazed

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

Rena evaded his touch.

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

social engagement from

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

Rena ceased her inquiries.

it was

did not extend her condolences for

Harold’s death, the Moore Group

seeking her

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

to the study on the

her. As they sat in the study, savoring scented tea, Addie stared at

attention was fixed on the account book

her beauty had only grown

the verge of tears. Her brother had left no heir for the Moore family, prompting her

funeral, but when I attempted to seek her

assist for the sake of the more than

of those employees were

not say more on

Waylen collected Alexis and

threw herself into her mother’s arms, triumphant over

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

the adorable girl and planted a kiss on her

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

Left

moment, Waylen

mildly surprised but he greeted her with a reserved

book. She closed it and handed it to Addie, saying, “Pass it to the accountant and have him recheck

departed, after explaining to Waylen the reason for

truth, he was disinclined to engage in any disputes due to Harold’s

irked by things related to the

didn’t feel the need

and played with him for a

Waylen kept

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

gently, signifying

Waylen assumed the leadership of the Exceed Group, while Rena

two children were also well taken care of. It appeared

Rena could not

lying alone on her bed while Waylen was away on

wrapped herself in her nightgown and approached the

intensified

a slight chill, Rena dialed Waylen’s number. After a few rings, he answered the call with tenderness, “Rena, did you have

where

Waylen inquired, “Do you want

She declined his offer.

with weariness evident in

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

chatting for a

Rena ended

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

up, Waylen picked up

had improved considerably in

death that had eased the

Harold’s demise had left an

make a fuss about it since

their waning passion and doubts began to creep in. How

weighing the advantages and

choose to stay in their comfort zone after

no improper desires

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

his surprise, it was Ruth standing

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

silk pajama, she exuded

room is broken. Can

by her advances, Waylen stood firm

the dead of night, he remained

shirt and black suit pants, he exuded the

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

overwhelmed Ruth; she hadn’t expected him to

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

his words seemed to imply that she was

to explain, “Mr. Fowler, I would never

Then wrap yourself up and don’t knock on men’s doors in the middle of the night! Furthermore, if word of

delivering that cutting remark, Waylen slammed

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

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