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.”

smile played on Rena’s Lips. Wendy ushered then

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

don’t believe her intentions are sincere!” Rena was aware

Rena wasn’t concerned about Aline’s interactions with the Moore

hatched a

come up with quite a clever plan. No wonder Mr. Fowler

replied with a

Rena’s apparent obliviousness, relaxed her

Rena and Harrison. And she was unbothered by it; after all. Rena was unaware

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

exchanged words, Rena took the opportunity to visit Harrison. This was their first meeting since the incident,

himself in a quandary, his feelings for Rena a mix of affection

sentiments, Rena knew she had to draw a clear

a lunchbox, filling the

is homemade meat porridge. It’s a

tone carried warmth, Rena also subtly emphasized her

softened, gratitude evident in her

“Rena, you’re so considerate.

for Nora to take her place and said,

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. If I could be so good

“I could prepare it daily and have

was unnecessary to trouble Rena, particularly due to her pregnancy and noble

as a gesture of gratitude to her son. Rena didn’t press

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

softly, “I don’t regret it.” Positioned by

but unable to reciprocate was a weighty burden.

you again in

Meanwhile, Flora remained behind.

she perched on the edge of Harrison’s bed.

But today, I’ll be forthright. Even if Rena divorces, she

Harrison understood it well.

softly, “That’s not what

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

warm-hearted too.”

understood the implication, covering her mouth as she

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

She doubted it and queried Harrison, “Is

had given him

Nora erupted in

the items Aline had brought and raged, “I thought she seemed decent. Who could have known she’s so shameless? She’s been involved with so many men. How dare she entangle

his

recent situation, he had to maintain an

between his mother and

whispered, “Thank you, Miss

“It was Rena’s idea! She recognized

this, Harrison

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

Harrison nodded in agreement.

and teased, “If I were single, I’d

left, her departure carrying an alluring aura. Exiting the hospital, Flora headed to a

of coffee, Flora

just as you

coffee herself, Rena stirred it gently and

accident. Aline’s character doesn’t really matter. But if Aline tries to seduce her son, as a mother, Nora won’t stand

praised Rena for her meticulous

mustered a

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

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

subordinates for this

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

acted casually, Rena couldn’t shake the

returned from work

wrapping up his affairs, his passion

had always been dominant in their

pinched her soft face and playfully remarked,

How audacious!

peaked in

murmured, “Men are often

against

and death together, their

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

face, and said softly, “Waylen, we’ve

her fingertip brushed his lips, he

long as my feelings for you persist, jealousy will always

had regained his memory, but he didn’t tell her. He was determined

somewhat fond

been married to Waylen for a few years and was pregnant with their third child now, she still liked the romance and chemistry between them. Who

at night, and the cool weather was

Waylen

“Cecilia will be one year older soon. You

dark, Waylen gently stroked Rena’s

Waylen thought that their father, Korbyn, was right. If

week later, Nora called

spoke in a very low voice, but it did nothing to

calling to inform you that Harrison’s operation has been very successful. I really can’t

home. The children were

was snowing pretty heavily, so classes were suspended. Cecilia

holding onto Rena’s leg and carefully

a sibling,

She said to Nora, “Harrison saved my life.

help choking up a little.

Miss Holt to remind

Rena focused on making

asked in a soft voice, “Will the baby look as pretty as Alexis

the little boy

Edwin’s hair, and replied, “Maybe the baby will look

and Marcus both looked

would inherit the Fowler

his mother was beautiful,

forehead, She felt that her baby would have excellent

children went out to play in the snow

one of the servants to watch over

was sunny

on a business trip and said

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