According to the separation agreement, he would spend the night at her place once a week. Accompanying the children was the second reason. The main reason was he also had physiological needs.

Rena's willingness to sign the agreement would be a wise decision in his eyes. ©

After uttering those words, Waylen retrieved a set of garments from the wardrobe.

In the presence of Rena, he donned the outfit, eliciting her quiet, attentive gaze.

Waylen exchanged his attire and locked eyes with her. As he was on the brink of delivering a taunt, his phone interrupted the moment with a jingle.

Peering at the screen, he noticed the caller was Korbyn, prompting him to answer with a casual, “Dad.”

From the other end of the line, Korbyn spoke, and Waylen's focus returned to Rena’s countenance. With assurance, he stated, "Yes, she's with me Okay... I'll bring her back for dinner tonight."

Hanging up, he nonchalantly mentioned, "Dad wants us back for dinner. 'm a bit occupied.

You, on the other hand... Go with the child first."

Rena comprehended it all too well.

His purported busyness was merely a pretext; he simply didn't wish to fetch her.

Respecting his decision, Rena readily acquiesced. The two descended the stairs in hushed silence.

Waylen instructed the driver to take Rena home, while he approached a sleek black McLaren, preparing to step inside.

Approaching him, Rena found them separated by the car door.

In a composed tone, she addressed him, “Waylen, | can deal with it when you are distant with me, but... Alexis is quite sensitive. Please refrain from saying such things in her presence.”

Waylen's thoughts wandered to the little girl in the photograph.

Resembling Rena with her tender countenance and curly hair, the child exuded undeniable cuteness.

In acold gesture, he nodded, "Don't worry."

Rena felt a sense of relief.

As she watched the black sports car slowly vanish, conflicting emotions enveloped her— happiness and sorrow entwined.

Initially brimming with determination, his demeanor had thrown her into uncertainty.

There she stood for a prolonged moment...