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

have established a close rapport with Nora Moore, Harrison’s mother. The anxious mother wiped

frowned. She whispered in Rena’s ear, “I don’t believe her intentions are sincere!”

While Rena wasn’t concerned about Aline’s

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

and remarked, “You’ve come up with quite a clever plan. No wonder Mr.

replied with a faint

Rena’s apparent obliviousness, relaxed her guard. She acknowledged

had orchestrated the unfortunate events 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

seemed that Nora trusted her. A hint of discomfort lingered in the air as Nora met Rena’s gaze. After all, her son’s disfigurement was a direct consequence of

Harrison. This was their

feelings for Rena a mix of affection

she had

a lunchbox, filling the room with a delectable

fruits and tonics. This is homemade meat porridge.

warmth, Rena also

gratitude evident in her

“Rena, you’re so considerate.

her place and said, “Mrs. Moore,

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 at cooking, he’d

could prepare it daily and have the driver deliver it

Rena, particularly due to

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

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

it.” Positioned

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

sigh, Rena said, “I’ll visit you again

Meanwhile, Flora remained behind.

the edge of Harrison’s

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

Harrison understood it well.

softly, “That’s

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

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

covering her mouth as she

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

pursued Harrison? She doubted it and queried

Aline’s business card she had given

his silence, Nora

seemed decent. Who could have known she’s so

his mother’s

recent situation, he had to maintain an

severed the connection between

“Thank you,

she whispered, “It was Rena’s

this, Harrison

a married woman and can’t

Harrison nodded in agreement.

and teased, “If I were single, I’d

departure carrying an alluring aura. Exiting the hospital, Flora headed

a sip of coffee,

worked just as you predicted.

herself, Rena stirred it gently

about Harrison’s accident. Aline’s character doesn’t really matter. But if Aline tries to seduce

Rena for her meticulous

mustered a forced

shared with Flora, forcing Rena to act covertly. It was highly likely that Aline was behind the

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

for this

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

casually, Rena couldn’t shake the feeling that something

returned from

and wrapping up his affairs, his passion flared, and they

been dominant in their

her, he gently pinched her soft face

How audacious!

peaked

nibbled on her delicate neck and murmured, “Men are often jealous, Rena. But please, don’t

against

going through life and death together, their

and Rena didn’t find it pressing for him to reveal

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

As her

my feelings for you persist, jealousy will always find

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

somewhat fond of being flirtatious with

though Rena had 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 could

the cool

Rena and Waylen

year older soon. You

the dark, Waylen gently stroked

was right. If Mark couldn’t make Cecilia happy, then no one

later,

a very low voice, but it did nothing to

you that Harrison’s operation has been very successful.

making fruit tea at home. The children

classes were

this time, Edwin was holding onto

wanted a sibling,

saved my life. It’s the least I could do. He still needs to undergo a few

up a little. Her

Miss Holt to

focused on making fruit tea for

in a soft voice, “Will the baby

the little boy

hair, and replied, “Maybe

Marcus both looked like

maybe her third child would inherit the Fowler family’s

thought his mother was

the forehead, She felt that her baby would have excellent traits no

to play in the snow and

was pregnant, so it was inconvenient for her to take care of the kids. She asked one of the

sunny

trip and said he would make it

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