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.

“Now, I understand your feelings.

of wistfulness washed

words tinged with detachment. “Harold is no more.

made

watched her retreating figure disappear into the

safe, knowing that when it saw the Light of day

the safe’s door, she sensed Waylen’s

advance, she gently said, “I’m

he pressed her against the

her shoulder, he murmured,

“A little,” she confessed.

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

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

gesture, Waylen playfully nibbled on

didn’t protest but, instead, he carried her gently to

his dissatisfaction, he engaged

instinctively wrapped her arms around his

came out hoarse as she called

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

heat and sweat subsided, leaving behind

her head to gaze at the hazy

through the autumn

warm, which offered solace. A faint smile graced her lips as

Her words held true.

took on various forms, some as intense as spirits, while others flowed gently

the dim light, Waylen gazed at her for

pressed his body against hers and murmured,

Rena evaded his touch.

she traced the exquisite lines of his nose and said

the social engagement

that night, the chauffeur paid

Rena ceased her inquiries.

was a

did not extend her condolences

Group was leaderless and

her twice, seeking her help for

by the complexity of the accounts, Addie didn’t

her to the study

help her. As they sat

was fixed on the

passed, her beauty had only grown more

brother had left no

funeral, but when I attempted

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

of those employees were once her

not say

collected Alexis and brought her

her mother’s arms, triumphant over the prize she had won

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

a kiss on her cheek,

was named ‘The Best Hygiene Model’! The teacher

was Left

Waylen walked over with

seemed mildly surprised but he greeted her with a reserved

She closed it and handed it to Addie, saying, “Pass it to

after explaining to Waylen the

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

would be improper to be irked by

didn’t feel the need to explain

cradled Marcus in her arms and

Waylen kept company

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

gently, signifying

them. Waylen assumed the leadership of the Exceed Group, while Rena was busy with

children were also well taken care of. It appeared that

Rena

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

herself in her

intensified by the

number. After a few rings, he answered the call with tenderness, “Rena, did

the dream where

hushed tone, Waylen inquired, “Do you want me to come

She declined his offer.

and with weariness evident in her voice, she asked,

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

chatting for a

ended the call

few years younger, she might have longed for him to

line, after hanging up, Waylen picked up a

relationship had improved considerably in recent

death that had eased the tension between

Harold’s demise had left an indelible mark in

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

waning passion and doubts began to creep in. How much did Rena Love

weighing the advantages

stay in their comfort zone after considering all the

improper

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

his surprise, it

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

silk pajama, she exuded a captivating

my room is broken. Can

Waylen stood firm

in the dead of

in a white shirt and black suit pants, he exuded

“How much do you charge, Miss Powell? If you don’t mind, many of my subordinates are

hadn’t expected him

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

seemed to imply that she

explain, “Mr. Fowler,

middle of the

cutting remark, Waylen slammed the

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

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