Harold hung up before she could reply.

In his office, Harold played with an emerald necklace.

Rena had returned the birthday gift Harold gave her, not uttering a word. He couldn't understand why Rena wouldn't consider him despite her current hardships.

He gazed at the screen, watching the video of the school anniversary repeatedly, but Rena remained indifferent.

About ten minutes later, he then set out for a meeting.