Post-shower, a wave of relief washed over him, dispelling the remnants of unease that had lingered from the electrician’s rental house. His spirits were lifted as he rejoined Rena on the sofa, wrapping his arms around her form for a comforting embrace.

He traded his attire for a casual shirt and suit pants, a subtle transformation that didn’t escape Rena’s observation.

She was privy to the nuances of his moods, recognizing his tendency to appear more composed when troubled.

Nestling against his shoulder, she inquired in a hushed tone.

“What’s bothering you?”

“Nothing.”

He brushed her concern off with a gentle touch as he grazed her delicate features.

Waylen proceeded downstairs to prepare a noodle dish, soon returning with a steaming bowl. Rena, having consumed chicken soup earlier, was lacking appetite due to both her dietary preferences and pregnancy considerations. His understanding of her needs was impeccable.

He sat by her side, consuming the noodles.

Amidst the mundane, their companionship brought ease to the moment, Rena scrutinized his features beneath the soft light, noting the passage of time etched subtly around his eyes. The years had lent a mature charm to his countenance, enhancing his allure.

Her fingers extended to caress his eyes, a touch that evoked a warm response from him.

Following a pause, he resumed eating and inquired in a lighthearted voice.

“Are you craving another intimate encounter?”

His playful touch grazed her protruding belly affectionately.

A blush dusted Rena’s cheeks, and her heart raced in response.

Though her instincts told her to push him away, the warmth of his hand was irresistible, and she hesitated to release it.

“Enough already.”

A faint smile played on Waylen’s lips as he concluded his meal.

With the table cleared, he scooped Rena into his arms, placing her on the sofa. His shoulder became her pillow, fingers tenderly smoothing her hair.

This simple intimacy held a profound significance, offering comfort in the midst of an ordinary night.

His caresses, though gentle, held a power akin to balm, soothing Rena‘s soul.

With her head nestled on his shoulder, she murmured, “Waylen, you’ve changed a lot.”

“Have I? What’s different?”

“It’s hard to explain. For instance, you wouldn’t have dined at the tea table before. You used to be so meticulous about meals.”

His fingers brushed against her face, a smile curving his lips.

Rena nestled deeper into his embrace, her voice soft as she probed, “Can you tell me now what’s been troubling you?”

Waylen was hesitant, for the darkness he faced was closely tied to her.

After a moment, he said slowly, “Rena, the chandelier incident in the theater was no ordinary accident. I suspect it was deliberately orchestrated.”

“So you suspect Aline?” Rena straightened, her long brown hair slightly disheveled.

Her graceful movements exuded an irresistible allure, reminding Waylen of the business they ought to discuss.

Nonetheless, he found himself captivated by her charm.

Teasingly, he remarked, “They say pregnancy clouds the mind for three years. Are you an exception? Blame my high IQ for offsetting your intelligence.”

He playfully touched her belly. Flushed and slightly flustered, Rena scolded, “Don’t change the subject!” Waylen reined in his emotions, speaking after a moment’s contemplation.

“I believe Aline may have bribed the electrician. However, the man died at dusk, likely during a sexual encounter.”

Rena, despite her strong mind, couldn’t help but tremble, fear coursing through her veins.

She furrowed her brow slightly and commented, “Aline is slender; it wouldn’t be easy for her to overpower a man when he’s off guard. She must have used other means.”

Waylen’s eyes sparkled with recognition.

Rena’s thoughts aligned with his.

The sensation of tacit agreement between them was too beautiful to disrupt. Just as Rena was about to speak, Waylen’s phone rang. Glancing at the caller ID, he noted it was from the detective. Without avoiding Rena’s gaze, he answered the call. The detective’s voice lowered as he said, “The prosecutors found drugs in the deceased electrician’s stomach. It’s plausible that it contributed to his demise. Otherwise, a strong man like him wouldn’t be easily subdued by a woman.

Waylen replied before ending the call.

Turning his attention back to Rena, he noticed her lost in contemplation.

“What’s on your mind, Rena?” He playfully pinched her cheek.

Meeting his gaze, Rena responded quietly, “I’m wondering whether Harold’s car accident was truly a coincidence or Aline had a hand in it.”

Waylen’s response was silence, his eyes shimmering with an intensity Rena couldn’t ignore.

“Why are you looking at me like that?” She inquired.

“You’re just so stunning.”

Waylen’s gentle smile accompanied his soft words. He continued, “Mentioning him again, aren’t you worried I might get jealous?”

Rena nestled into his chest, her belly snugly nestled beneath his palm. The warmth of their embrace created a cocoon of comfort in the midst of the snowy landscape. Rena surrendered herself to the moment, entrusting her worries to Waylen.

In response, she murmured, “I’m carrying your child; why would you be jealous?”

Waylen’s smile deepened.

He rested his chin on Rena’s head and said, “Every time I think about the questionable things I’ve done in the past, I worry about losing you. I fear you might leave me.”

Rena responded with a faint smile.

As she teetered on the edge of slumber, her tranquility was interrupted by a call she remembered from Flora earlier.

“Miss Holt called this afternoon and mentioned that Harrison is scheduled for a second surgery. Waylen, I want to visit him.” Waylen didn’t oppose the idea. While it was true that Harrison loved Rena, he had also saved her life.

Though Waylen wished to accompany her, Rena declined. Nestling against his neck, she whispered softly, “You have a busy schedule. I can ask Wendy to accompany me. Moreover, I have bodyguards for protection.”

Rena was an adult and didn’t need to be confined at home due to an accident.

So, Waylen consented. The next day, Rena arranged to visit Harrison with Flora.

Observing Rena’s improved condition, Flora sighed in relief. She spoke with enthusiasm.

“Though Harrison’s face was disfigured, Mr. Fowler has employed a foreign expert for him. It’s expected his face can be restored to about seventy or eighty percent.”

Rena remained silent.

Even if his face could recover to that extent, it would be challenging for him to return to his acting career.

Flora patted Rena gently and commented, “His aspirations go beyond acting, actually.”

on Rena’s Lips. Wendy ushered then

Nora Moore, Harrison’s mother. The anxious mother wiped her tears intermittently, the bond

Rena’s ear, “I don’t believe

likely anticipated her visit and disgusted her on purpose. While Rena wasn’t concerned about Aline’s interactions with the Moore family, she regarded

eyes and hatched a

“You’ve come up with quite a clever

with a

obliviousness, relaxed her guard. She acknowledged

and Harrison. And she was unbothered by it; after all. Rena was unaware of the truth, and Nora had shared family secrets in her

her. A hint of discomfort lingered in the air as Nora met Rena’s gaze. After all, her son’s disfigurement was

This was their first meeting since the incident, imbuing the situation

a quandary, his feelings for Rena

Harrison’s sentiments, Rena knew she had

a lunchbox, filling the room with a

and tonics. This is homemade meat porridge.

her tone carried warmth, Rena

softened, gratitude evident in her

“Rena, you’re so considerate.

Nora to take her

appetite had diminished recently, leaving Krista worried. Eagerly, she took the spoon and began to feed him. Observing his improved appetite, she commented, “This porridge is delicious.

prepare it daily and have the driver deliver

to trouble Rena, particularly due

of gratitude to

his features, leaving only his eyes visible. Silent and subdued, he hardly engaged in

don’t regret it.” Positioned by the door, Rena felt a pang of sadness wash

loved but unable to reciprocate was a weighty burden. Especially considering this young man’s

sigh, Rena said, “I’ll visit you again in a few days After

Meanwhile, Flora remained behind.

on the edge of Harrison’s bed. Bold as

Why didn’t you say anything when she was here? But today, I’ll be forthright. Even if Rena divorces, she won’t be with you. Consider her relationship with

Harrison understood it well.

softly, “That’s

Flora, Nora said, “I feel much better after Rena came to visit him. Although Waylen has compensated

she continued, “Miss Hanson is warm-hearted too.” After

understood the implication, covering her mouth

Furthermore, she’s still single, and she once pursued Harrison ardently. Despite her being

She doubted it and

she had given him earlier,

his silence, Nora erupted

decent. Who could have known she’s

of his mother’s interaction

the recent situation, he had to

the connection between his mother and Aline,

“Thank

she whispered, “It was Rena’s

Harrison

she’s a married woman and can’t be here all the time. You can understand her predicament, can’t

Harrison nodded in agreement.

ruffled his hair playfully and teased, “If I were single, I’d rescue you from

alluring aura. Exiting

of coffee, Flora

worked just as you predicted. Nora is cutting ties with

coffee herself, Rena stirred it

eager to find someone to confide in about Harrison’s accident. Aline’s character doesn’t really matter. But if Aline tries to seduce her son,

for

mustered a

forcing Rena to act covertly. It was highly likely that Aline was behind the harm of her and Harrison. Rena couldn’t allow her

Aline’s machinations, Rena discreetly stationed several undercover bodyguards to watch over him in

subordinates for this purpose, he was

her hospital arrangement. She expected his jealousy, yet to her surprise, he merely smiled and said,

he acted casually, Rena couldn’t shake the feeling

form, he returned from work as

wrapping up his affairs, his passion flared,

had always been

this night, cradling her, he gently pinched her soft face and playfully remarked, “Rena, tonight, I’ll follow your

How audacious!

peaked in

lightly nibbled on her delicate neck and murmured, “Men are often jealous, Rena.

against

going through life and death together, their relationship had

matters he hadn’t disclosed to her, and Rena didn’t find it pressing for him to reveal

extended her slender fingers, tracing his handsome face, and said softly, “Waylen, we’ve been together for so long, and you still

a depth of emotion. As her fingertip

feelings for you persist,

regained his memory,

men and women were somewhat fond of being flirtatious with each

few years and was pregnant with their third child now, she still

was late at night, and the cool

Rena and Waylen

You know, Waylen, I’ve always wished

Waylen gently stroked Rena’s

Cecilia’s brother, Waylen thought that their father, Korbyn, was right. If

later,

voice, but it did nothing to mask her

operation has been very successful. I really can’t thank

fruit tea at home. The children were all

so classes were suspended. Cecilia had also come with

this time, Edwin was holding onto Rena’s leg and carefully

wanted a sibling,

looked down at Edwin and gently ran her fingers through his hair. She said to Nora, “Harrison saved my life. It’s the least

a little. Her feelings for

said, “Thank you for asking Miss Holt to remind me about Aline.”

hanging up with Nora, Rena focused on making fruit tea for

asked in a soft voice, “Will the baby look

the little boy with doting

and replied, “Maybe

both

that maybe her third child would inherit the

his mother was

would have excellent traits no matter what, but she didn’t want to tell Waylen that

children went out to play in the snow

inconvenient for her to take care of the kids. She asked one of the servants to watch over them. After the kids * playtime, Rena

sunny

went on a business trip and said he would

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