With a sense of purpose, he rolled down the car window, allowing a swirl of smoke to escape as he lit a cigarette.

Leaning his elbow against the open window, he purposefully positioned himself so that Harold could catch sight of him.

Amidst the sluggish crawl of the surrounding vehicles, it took Waylen and Rena a painstaking half hour to finally arrive at their destination

-his apartment.

Coming to a stop, Waylen unfastened his seat belt and turned to face

Rena, his voice Laced with consideration, “Across the street, there's a grocery store where you can purchase anything you may need. I'll head to the pharmacy opposite to pick up something.”

As his words hung in the air, he retrieved a card from his wallet and disclosed the PIN to Rena.

“From this point forward, all household expenses should be taken care of with this card."

After contemplating for a brief moment, Rena hesitated but ultimately didn't refuse his offer. She stepped out of the car, making her way into the said grocery store, oblivious to the fact that Waylen's neighbors frequented the establishment. If she were to visit a few more times, she would inevitably cross paths with them.

Having finished his cigarette, Waylen leisurely opened the car door, stepping out onto the pavement.

His destination was the pharmacy. Approaching the counter, he casually selected two boxes of condoms, opting for the larger size.

With an air of nonchalance, he retrieved a hundred-dollar bill from his wallet, extending it towards the cashier.

The cashier, a woman in her early forties, raised her head, her eyes widening in astonishment as they settled upon Waylen's strikingly handsome features.

Waylen returned to the vehicle as Rena had just completed her shopping expedition.

She gracefully entered the car, clutching a bag delicately.

Waylen's gaze fell upon the bag in her possession, and he inquired,

“Pray tell, what did you buy? It appears to contain quite a multitude of items."

“Two pairs of cozy indoor slippers and two bathrobes," she responded.

Women, Known for their affinity towards shopping, even displayed an interest in the most ordinary household items.

Waylen cast a glance at her, raising an eyebrow inquisitively.

“Bathrobes for a couple?"

Rena's cheeks flushed as she explained, “Oh, no! It's just that I happened to notice the bathrobes at your abode were all white..."