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.”

forced smile played on Rena’s Lips. Wendy

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

Flora frowned. She whispered in Rena’s ear, “I don’t believe her intentions

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

a plan. Approaching

with quite a clever plan. No wonder Mr. Fowler

with

relaxed her guard. She acknowledged

was unbothered by it; after all. Rena

in the air as Nora met Rena’s gaze. After all, her son’s disfigurement was a direct

visit Harrison. This was their

in a quandary, his feelings for Rena a mix

sentiments, Rena knew she had to draw a clear

lunchbox, filling the room with a delectable

fruits and tonics. This is homemade meat porridge. It’s a favorite at

her tone carried warmth, Rena also subtly

softened, gratitude evident in her

“Rena, you’re so considerate.

to take her place and

diminished recently, leaving Krista worried. Eagerly, she took the spoon and began to feed him. Observing his improved

smiled gently and suggested, “I could prepare it daily and have the driver deliver

trouble Rena, particularly due to her pregnancy

gesture of gratitude

subsequent occasions. Bandages obscured his features, leaving only his eyes visible. Silent

to leave, he said softly, “I don’t regret it.” Positioned by the door, Rena

to reciprocate was a weighty burden. Especially considering this young man’s connection to Harold as

soft sigh, Rena said, “I’ll visit you again in a

Meanwhile, Flora remained behind.

her alluring eyes, she perched on the edge of Harrison’s bed. Bold as ever, she

today, I’ll be forthright. Even if Rena divorces, she won’t be with you. Consider her relationship

Harrison understood it well.

softly, “That’s

much better after Rena came to visit him. Although Waylen

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

understood the implication, covering her mouth as

Furthermore, she’s still single, and she once pursued Harrison ardently. Despite her being older than him, they might be

Harrison? She doubted

had given him earlier, Harrison remained

his silence, Nora erupted

the items Aline had brought and raged, “I thought she seemed decent. Who could have known she’s so shameless? She’s

didn’t approve of his mother’s interaction

he had

words had effectively severed the connection between

whispered, “Thank you,

equally compassionate. Bending down, she whispered, “It was Rena’s idea! She

this, Harrison clenched his

truth, she’s concerned for you, but she’s a married woman and can’t be here all the time.

Harrison nodded in agreement.

teased, “If I were single, I’d rescue you from

aura. Exiting the hospital, Flora headed to a café. Rena was

of coffee, Flora

just as you predicted. Nora is cutting ties

Rena

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

Rena for her

a forced

likely that Aline was

machinations, Rena discreetly stationed several undercover bodyguards to watch over him in the

subordinates for this purpose,

arrangement. She expected his jealousy, yet to her surprise, he merely smiled and said, “I’UL follow your

he acted casually, Rena couldn’t shake the

he returned

after he tended to the children and wrapping up his

been dominant

pinched her soft face and playfully remarked, “Rena, tonight,

How audacious!

peaked

neck and murmured, “Men are often jealous,

leaned against

through life and death together, their relationship had grown

hadn’t disclosed to her, and Rena didn’t find it

face, and said softly, “Waylen, we’ve been together for so long, and you still

held a depth of emotion. As her fingertip brushed

long as my feelings for you persist, jealousy

moved Rena. She had a feeling that he had regained his memory,

men and women were somewhat fond of being flirtatious with each

for a few years and was pregnant with their third child now, she still liked the romance

cool weather was suitable for lying

Rena and Waylen

soon. You know, Waylen,

gently stroked

right. If

later, Nora

low voice, but it did nothing

Harrison’s operation has been

was making fruit tea at home. The children

classes were suspended. Cecilia

this time, Edwin was holding onto

a

life. It’s the least I could do. He still needs to undergo a few more procedures. Please take care

up a little. Her feelings for Rena

said, “Thank you for asking Miss Holt to remind me

focused on

in a soft voice, “Will the baby look

little

and

and Marcus both looked

child would

his mother was beautiful,

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

play in the

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

sunny

on a business trip and said he would make it back in the

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255