Vera's call had arrived.

“I must answer this," she gently pushed Waylen, asserting her need to respond.

With a mischievous gesture, Waylen extended his hand to retrieve her phone, activating the speaker.

Rena was momentarily rendered speechless. She pondered on his occasional childlike behavior. Given the nature of their relationship, he really shouldn't have done this. Why would he anyway?

Nonetheless, she chose not to evade his presence and engaged in a conversation with Vera.

"Hello!" she greeted.

Vera furrowed her brow and inquired, "What's wrong with your voice,

Rena?"

“What? There's nothing wrong with it " Rena replied.

In a jesting manner, Vera teased her, “If you weren't single, I'd think you were being with a man!"

Rena's cheeks flushed and she playfully scolded her friend.

With a smile, Waylen whispered in her ear, "She's absolutely right!"

Apprehensive that Vera might overhear Waylen's voice, Rena swiftly retreated to the bedroom, draping herself with a bathrobe while grasping it with one hand.

"Vera, I actually have something important to discuss with you. Can we meet tomorrow?"

Due to Waylen's intervention, the Gordon family's assets had been unfrozen. Rena felt compelled to return the money to Vera.

Upon hearing that Darren had been bailed out, Vera expressed her delight for Rena.

After engaging in pleasant conversation for a while, Vera shifted the focus of their call, stating, "I have two more things to share with you! Did you hear about the Moore Group being targeted? My husband informed me that Harold is facing significant trouble. He may end up in jail! It serves him right! I can hardly contain my happiness.”

As Vera mentioned Harold, Rena grew apprehensive, concerned that it might displease Waylen.

She turned her head to glance at him.

Waylen's disposition appeared far from vexed as his countenance emitted a gentle smile.

With graceful poise, he extracted garments from the wardrobe before proceeding to commence his shower

A sigh of relief escaped Rena's Lips and she persisted in conversing with Vera over the telephone.