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.

closed eyes, “Now, I understand your feelings.

tinge of wistfulness

into the distance, her words tinged with detachment. “Harold is no more. There’s no need for you to

made

disappear

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

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

she gently said,

pressed her against the safe

his chin on her shoulder,

“A little,” she confessed.

of me. I believed that you should be mine, and you should regain your memory and come

case, I would be happy to see you with her,” she

gesture, Waylen playfully nibbled on

instead, he carried her gently

expression of his dissatisfaction,

Rena instinctively wrapped her arms

she

captivated her. In a soft murmur, he whispered into her ear, “Rena, do you

sweat subsided, leaving behind

She turned her head

moonlight scattered through

body was warm, which

Her words held true.

some as intense as spirits, while others flowed gently like clear

the dim light, Waylen gazed at her for a

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

Rena evaded his touch.

his nose and said in a seductive tone, “Shouldn’t you tell me about the business

the social engagement from that

body and kissed her. “On that night, the chauffeur paid more

Rena ceased her inquiries.

was

extend her condolences for

the Moore Group was leaderless

visited her twice, seeking her

the complexity of the accounts, Addie didn’t

to the study on the

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

attention was fixed on the account book before

passed, her beauty had only grown

brother had left no heir for the Moore family, prompting her

when I attempted to seek her help, she even refused to see

willing to assist for the sake of the more than

were once her father’s

say

Alexis and brought

Alexis joyfully threw herself into her mother’s arms, triumphant over the prize she had

a prize that

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

proudly, Alexis replied, “I was named ‘The Best Hygiene Model’! The teacher praised

was Left momentarily

Waylen walked over with

spotting Addie, he seemed mildly surprised but he greeted her

She closed it and handed it

Addie thanked her and departed, after explaining to Waylen the reason

truth, he was disinclined to engage

would be improper to be irked by things related to the

the

arms and played with him for

Waylen kept

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

gently, signifying her

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

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

Rena could not

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

wrapped herself in her nightgown and approached the

further intensified by the

Waylen’s number. After a few rings, he answered

dream where Harold had

inquired, “Do you want me

She declined his offer.

silence followed and with weariness evident in her voice, she

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

continued chatting for a

Rena ended the call

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

line, after hanging up, Waylen picked up

had improved

that had eased the

Waylen understood that Harold’s demise had left an

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

doubts began to creep

weighing the

choose to stay in their comfort zone

Waylen had no improper desires for other

his phone, he was about to resume his work when a soft knock resounded

surprise, it was Ruth

that Waylen was on a business trip to Hondrau, she had

a silk pajama, she exuded a

my room is broken. Can I use

advances, Waylen stood firm

in the dead of night, he remained

black suit pants, he exuded the masculinity

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

overwhelmed Ruth; she hadn’t expected him

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

to imply that she was

attempted to explain, “Mr. Fowler,

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

remark, Waylen slammed

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

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