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. I comprehend why

of wistfulness washed

slowly opening, Rena gazed dreamily into the distance, her words tinged with detachment. “Harold is no more. There’s no need for you

she made her way

Waylen watched her retreating figure disappear into the soft shadows

in a safe, knowing that when it saw the Light of day again, it might trigger memories of a man named

closed the safe’s door, she

gently said, “I’m a little

against the safe and pressed his

her shoulder, he

“A little,” she confessed.

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. As long as

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

tender gesture, Waylen

he

his dissatisfaction, he engaged in

consumed her, Rena instinctively wrapped

came out hoarse as she called out his name, “Waylen…

he whispered into her ear, “Rena, do

sweat subsided, leaving behind a sense of

turned her

through

Harold and his untimely demise occupied her mind, but Waylen’s body was warm,

Her words held true.

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

the dim light, Waylen gazed

his body against hers

Rena evaded his touch.

her slender fingers, she traced the exquisite lines of his nose and said

the social

Rena’s body and kissed her. “On that night, the chauffeur paid more attention than I did. Rena, I

Rena ceased her inquiries.

was

extend her condolences for

Group was leaderless and it

her twice, seeking her help for the

by the complexity of the accounts,

her to the study on the

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

on the account

years passed, her beauty had only grown more

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

matter, Rena replied with composure, “I am willing to assist for the sake of the more than two thousand employees of the

employees were once her

say more

collected Alexis

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

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

adorable girl and planted a kiss on her cheek, asking, “What reward did

up her chest proudly, Alexis replied, “I was named ‘The Best Hygiene Model’! The

was Left

Waylen

mildly surprised but he greeted

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

after explaining to Waylen the reason for her

Waylen smiled. In truth, he was disinclined to

be improper to be irked by things related

didn’t feel the need to explain

and played with him for

Waylen kept company

and comfortable ambiance. Waylen couldn’t resist approaching Rena, whispering

gently,

a sense of tranquility enveloped them. Waylen assumed the leadership of the Exceed Group, while Rena was busy

It appeared that the once-violent quarrel

every now and then, Rena

dream, lying alone on her bed while Waylen was away

her nightgown

desolate autumn was further intensified by

few rings, he answered the call with

where Harold had a tragic traffic

hushed tone, Waylen inquired, “Do

She declined his offer.

silence followed and with weariness evident in

the stack of documents on the desk, Waylen replied hoarsely, “Not yet. I want to

chatting for

Rena ended the

couldn’t help but think if she were a few years younger, she might have longed for

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

improved considerably in recent

tragic death that had eased the

Waylen understood that Harold’s demise had left an

fuss about it since Harold was

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

weighing the advantages and

their comfort zone after

Waylen had no improper desires for other

work when a soft knock

surprise, it was

had deliberately adjusted her schedule to stay

a silk pajama, she exuded a

Fowler, the heater in my room is broken. Can I use yours?” she

Waylen stood firm

in the dead of night,

suit pants, he exuded the masculinity of a

tone, he mocked, “How much do you charge, Miss Powell? If you don’t mind, many of

she hadn’t expected him

he appeared indifferent, he treated women with grace and politeness. She had hoped that her current status as

that she was nothing more than

explain, “Mr.

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

remark,

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

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