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.”

Rena’s Lips. Wendy ushered then in and saw Aline

established a close rapport with Nora Moore, Harrison’s mother.

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

While Rena wasn’t concerned

eyes and hatched a plan. Approaching Flora, she whispered

“You’ve come up with quite a clever plan. No

with a

relaxed her guard. She

unfortunate events that befell Rena and Harrison. And she was unbothered by it; after all. Rena was unaware of the truth,

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

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

feelings for

Harrison’s sentiments, Rena knew she

filling the

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

carried warmth, Rena also

gratitude evident in

“Rena, you’re so considerate.

Rena gestured for Nora to take her place and said, “Mrs. Moore, please feed

to feed him. Observing his improved appetite, she commented, “This porridge

it

it was unnecessary to trouble Rena, particularly

of gratitude to her son.

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

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

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

visit you again in a few days After departing, Aline followed

Meanwhile, Flora remained behind.

perched on the edge of Harrison’s

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

Harrison understood it well.

“That’s not what I

better after Rena came to

Hanson is warm-hearted

covering her mouth as

single, and she once pursued Harrison ardently. Despite her being

taken aback. Had Aline pursued Harrison? She doubted it and queried Harrison, “Is that

card she had

Nora erupted in

decent. Who could have known she’s so

approve of his mother’s interaction

in the recent situation, he had to maintain an appearance

effectively severed the connection between

whispered, “Thank you,

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

this, Harrison clenched

she’s a married woman and can’t be here all the time. You can understand

Harrison nodded in agreement.

ruffled his hair playfully and teased, “If I were single, I’d

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

a sip of

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

coffee herself, Rena

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

for her

mustered a

was highly likely that Aline was behind the harm of her and Harrison. Rena couldn’t allow her to

discreetly stationed several undercover bodyguards to watch over him in

for this purpose, he was quickly

jealousy, yet

he acted casually, Rena couldn’t shake

he returned from work

after he tended to the children and wrapping up his

had always been dominant in

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

How audacious!

ardor peaked

her delicate neck and murmured, “Men are often jealous,

against

life and death together, their relationship had grown

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

extended her slender fingers, tracing his handsome face, and said softly, “Waylen, we’ve been together for

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

long as my feelings for you persist, jealousy will always find a place

feeling that he had regained his memory, but he didn’t tell her. He

men and women were somewhat fond of being flirtatious with

few years and was pregnant with their third child now,

was late at night, and the cool weather was suitable

Rena and Waylen

soon. You know, Waylen, I’ve always wished my uncle happiness, but it’s just too

stroked

father, Korbyn, was right. If Mark couldn’t make Cecilia happy,

later, Nora called

very low voice, but it did nothing to mask

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

tea at home.

was snowing pretty heavily, so classes were

was holding onto Rena’s leg and carefully stroking her

wanted a

hair. She said to Nora, “Harrison saved my life. It’s the least I could do. He

little. Her feelings for Rena were

for asking Miss

up with Nora, Rena focused on

a soft voice, “Will the baby look as

at the little

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

and Marcus both

thought that maybe her third child would inherit the

his mother was

on the forehead, She felt that her baby would have excellent traits no matter what, but she didn’t

to 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

was sunny at

a business trip and said he would

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