He picked up Edwin from school, took him home for dinner, and then sent him back.

During that time, Mark never saw Cecilia.

A week passed in a flash.

The Smith family was holding a banquet. Although people called it a "banquet", in reality, it was actually a premiere of an art film.

The Smith family had invested in this movie, and its main character was Flora--one of Mark's female friends from the past.

When Rena invited Cecilia to come, she told her that Flora would also be there. Rena was afraid that Cecilia might decline because of it, but instead, Cecilia smiled and said, “He and I aren't together anymore. Why would I avoid Miss Holt? Besides, she's a nice person."

When Rena and Waylen were alone, she told him what Cecilia had said and commented she had really matured as a person.

In response, Waylen sneered.

"I think Cecilia will mind if Miss Holt is not married and has no children.”

Rena turned around and began putting on her jewelry.

From behind, Waylen wrapped his arms around her waist. The tip of his straight nose brushed against the back of Rena’s ear.

“I really don't want to let you go."

Rena looked at Waylen through the mirror.

"You have time to drive me to the event, but you don't have the time to attend it with me?" she said softly with a hint of complaint, which came across as coquettish.

And on Waylen, it worked.

His palm gently slid on her waist as he nibbled the soft flesh behind her ear. He pressed his mouth against her ear and whispered, "I don't want to give others the chance to be your knight. After the party, I'll pick you up, okay?"

Rena's hand groped for his face and patted his cheek gently.

"I can't say no to that."

"Good girl," Waylen said in her ear.

"I'll show you my gratitude when you come back tonight."