Truly, Waylen had been a tremendous help to her, and it was only natural for Rena to repay his kindness. However, if the cost of loving him and remaining by his side meant inflicting pain upon her friend, then she simply couldn't bear it!

Her voice dropped to a low murmur as she replied, “Waylen, if you can go on a date with a female client, then surely I can have a simple dinner with my student. Besides, Tyrone is Danna's brother!"

This marked the first instance where Waylen witnessed Rena losing her temper.

For a brief moment, he was taken aback, rendered momentarily speechless.

Rena herself also felt a twinge of guilt.

Ever since she entered into a relationship with Waylen, he had treated her with such tenderness that she had forgotten the terms of their agreement.

She understood that sometimes he had to work Late into the night but she also knew that sometimes he could have made alternative arrangements.

He had stood her up simply because he didn't take her seriously, viewing her merely as a woman with whom he shared a physical connection!

A seemingly insignificant incident served as a revelation to Rena, shedding light upon the true nature of their relationship.

Only now did she comprehend why Waylen had dismissed her suggestion of disclosing her past with Harold to Cecilia.

It was because she had no place in his future plans. Their relationship was but a transient affair, destined to dissolve once he grew weary of her. Only she was stupid enough and had taken their connection seriously!

Rena couldn't help but admire her own composed demeanor throughout it all.

Waylen listened intently, his silence speaking volumes.

While he agreed with Rena's words, a profound unease settled within him.

A protracted silence hung in the air.

Finally, Waylen spoke up with a casual nonchalance.

“I admit, I have indeed crossed the line!"

Waylen pressed down on the accelerator, igniting the car's engine and propelling them forward.

Throughout the journey, an oppressive silence enveloped the vehicle, neither of them inclined to break the ice.

Upon their return to the apartment, Waylen retreated to the study.

In truth, he had no pressing matters to attend to. He simply sought solace within the confines of his private sanctuary.

Alone with his thoughts, echoes of Tyrone's words reverberated incessantly within his mind.