As he exhaled a puff of smoke, a profound sense of contentment enveloped him.

He mused that single individuals failed to grasp the joys of having a wife and children. He supposed it was fine if Albert happened to have feelings for his wife. Waylen would simply regard it as having one more son. He would just consider it as if there was an additional Harrison in the picture.

Rena couldn't fathom Waylen's thoughts.

She directed her gaze at Albert and offered a smile.

"Congratulations!"

Albert squinted at her.

The radiant sun made it difficult for him to read her expression clearly. He felt somewhat irritated and blurted out, "Rena, do these past few years mean nothing to you? I've held such strong feelings for you, yet you've never felt any attraction toward me? I'm quite handsome, you know.”

Rena let out a subdued sigh.

She realized she couldn't evade the impending conversation.

She deliberated for a moment before speaking softly, “Albert, if these words came from someone else, I might have ignored them because they wouldn't concern me. However, your parents have entrusted you to my care. So, I'd like to emphasize that your fondness for me is based on your knowledge of my marital status and the fact that I haven't reciprocated your feelings. Therefore, you should carefully weigh the pros and cons when pursuing your affection."

Albert retorted coldly, “Do you always weigh the pros and cons before taking action?"

Rena smiled.

“Yes. Even if my relationship with Waylen isn't perfect, and I happen to develop feelings for someone else, I wouldn't easily take such risks. Albert, I don't know about you. But, I've gone through a lot in life, and I've outgrown my youthful impulsiveness.”

Rena had once loved someone intensely.

She hadn't concerned herself with the calculus of gains, losses, or consequences.

However, in the end, she had chosen to love Waylen.

Waylen had done the same.

As Albert prepared to depart with reddened eyes, Rena said tenderly, "One day, you'll meet the person meant for you, but that person will never be me."

Albert turned away from her.

After a considerable time, he walked away with his Luggage.