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.”

played on Rena’s Lips. Wendy ushered then in

Aline appeared to have established a close rapport with Nora Moore, Harrison’s mother. The anxious mother wiped her tears intermittently,

don’t believe her intentions are

likely anticipated her visit and disgusted her on purpose. While Rena wasn’t concerned

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

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

with

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

she was unbothered by it; after all. Rena was unaware of the

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

to visit Harrison. This was their first meeting since the incident, imbuing

himself in a quandary, his feelings for

Rena knew she had to draw a

the room with a delectable

smile, Rena said, “You’ve received plenty of fruits and tonics. This is homemade meat porridge. It’s a

warmth, Rena also subtly emphasized her maternal

demeanor softened, gratitude evident in her

“Rena, you’re so considerate.

gestured for Nora to take her place

his improved appetite, she commented, “This porridge is delicious. If I could be

could prepare it daily and have the driver deliver it

to trouble Rena, particularly due to

as a gesture of gratitude to her son.

on subsequent occasions. Bandages obscured his features, leaving only his eyes visible. Silent and subdued, he hardly engaged in

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

unable to reciprocate was a weighty burden. Especially considering this

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

Meanwhile, Flora remained behind.

edge of Harrison’s bed. Bold as

when she was here? But today, I’ll

Harrison understood it well.

“That’s

better after Rena came to visit him. Although

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

covering her mouth as she

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

Aline pursued Harrison? She doubted it

she had given him earlier,

silence, Nora

thought she seemed decent. Who could have known she’s so shameless? She’s been involved with so many men. How dare she entangle herself

approve of his mother’s

he had to maintain an appearance of

words had effectively severed the connection between his mother and

whispered, “Thank you, Miss

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

Harrison clenched

smoothed his blanket and said softly, “In truth, she’s concerned for you, but she’s a married woman and can’t be here all the time. You

Harrison nodded in agreement.

I were

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

sip of

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

coffee herself, Rena stirred it gently

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

Rena for

mustered a

things couldn’t be 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 her

the need to shield Harrison from Aline’s machinations, Rena discreetly stationed several undercover bodyguards to

this purpose, he

hospital arrangement. She expected his jealousy, yet to her

shake the feeling

to form, he returned from

after he tended to the children and wrapping up his

always been

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

How audacious!

peaked in his

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

against

death together, their relationship had

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

his handsome face, and said softly, “Waylen, we’ve been together for so

held a depth of emotion. As her fingertip brushed

long as my feelings for you persist, jealousy will

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

and women were somewhat fond of being flirtatious with each

and was pregnant with their third child now, she still liked the romance

late at night, and the cool weather was suitable for

Waylen talked

Rena whispered, “Cecilia will be one year older soon. You know, Waylen, I’ve always

gently stroked Rena’s face.

thought that their father, Korbyn, was right. If Mark couldn’t make Cecilia happy, then no

later, Nora

a very low voice, but it did

Rena. I’m just calling to inform you that Harrison’s operation has been very successful. I really can’t thank you and Mr. Fowler

fruit tea at home.

were suspended. Cecilia had also come with

onto Rena’s leg and carefully

a

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

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

“Thank you for asking Miss Holt to remind me

up with Nora, Rena focused on making fruit tea

“Will the baby look as pretty

looked at the little boy with

and replied,

Marcus both looked like

would

mother was

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

play in the snow and build

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

was sunny

trip and said he would make it

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