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 ushered then in and

established a close rapport with Nora Moore, Harrison’s mother. The anxious mother wiped her tears intermittently, the bond between the two

Rena’s ear, “I don’t believe her intentions

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

lowered her eyes and hatched a plan. Approaching Flora, she

remarked, “You’ve come up with quite a clever plan.

replied with

Rena’s apparent obliviousness, relaxed her guard.

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

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

Rena took the opportunity to visit Harrison. This

quandary, his feelings

Harrison’s sentiments, Rena knew she had to

a lunchbox, filling the

tonics. This is homemade meat porridge. It’s a favorite at home, especially among

her tone carried warmth, Rena also

gratitude evident

“Rena, you’re so considerate.

to take her place

worried. Eagerly, she took the spoon and began to feed him. Observing his improved appetite, she

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

unnecessary to trouble Rena, particularly due to

gratitude to her son. Rena didn’t

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

Positioned by the door, Rena felt a

burden.

Rena said, “I’ll visit you again

Meanwhile, Flora remained behind.

alluring eyes, she perched on the edge of

hoping for Rena to visit? 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

Harrison understood it well.

softly, “That’s not

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

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

understood the implication, covering

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

Harrison? She doubted it

she had given

his silence, Nora erupted

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

of his mother’s interaction

situation, he had to maintain an appearance

severed the connection between his mother and

“Thank you,

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

this, Harrison

married woman and can’t be here all the time. You can understand her predicament, can’t you? Take care of

Harrison nodded in agreement.

playfully and teased, “If I were

departure carrying an alluring aura. Exiting the hospital, Flora headed to a café. Rena was already

of coffee, Flora

your plan. It worked just as you predicted. Nora is cutting ties with

to drink coffee herself, Rena stirred

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,

praised Rena for

a forced

act covertly. It was highly likely that Aline was behind the harm of

Harrison from Aline’s machinations, Rena discreetly stationed several undercover bodyguards to watch

for this purpose, he was quickly

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

casually, Rena couldn’t shake the feeling that

form, he returned from

and wrapping up

always been dominant

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

How audacious!

ardor peaked

delicate neck and murmured, “Men

leaned against his

death together, their relationship

there were certain matters he hadn’t disclosed to her, and Rena

extended her slender fingers, tracing his handsome face, and said softly,

depth of emotion. As her fingertip brushed his lips, he playfully

my feelings for you persist, jealousy will

he had regained his memory, but he

and women were somewhat fond of being flirtatious with each

third child now, she still liked the romance and chemistry between them. Who could

at night, and the cool weather

and Waylen talked about

her head on Waylen’s shoulder, Rena whispered, “Cecilia will be one year older soon. You know, Waylen, I’ve always wished my uncle happiness, but it’s

the dark, Waylen gently stroked Rena’s face.

that their father, Korbyn, was right. If Mark couldn’t

later, Nora

but it did nothing to mask her

operation has been very successful. I really can’t thank you and Mr. Fowler

at home. The

pretty heavily, so classes were

was holding onto Rena’s leg and

wanted a sibling,

ran her fingers through his hair. She said to Nora, “Harrison saved my life. It’s the least I could do. He still needs to undergo a few more procedures. Please

couldn’t help choking up a little. Her feelings for Rena

Miss Holt to remind me about Aline.” Rena

with Nora, Rena focused on making

“Will the baby look as pretty as Alexis

looked at the little boy with

and replied, “Maybe the

both

her third child would inherit the Fowler

thought his mother

the forehead, She felt that her baby would have excellent traits no matter what, but she didn’t want to tell Waylen that because he would definitely be

play in the snow

for her to take care of the kids. She asked one of the servants to

sunny

trip and said he would make it back

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