Rena displayed surprise.

After contemplation, she responded, "I have to give Danna Lessons twice this week. I may not have the time to accompany you.”

Waylen did not press the matter and proceeded to open the door.

As Rena stared at the closed door, she pondered if this was a form of silent treatment.

In reality, their conflict was not significant and they had not engaged in a major quarrel. However, after witnessing him dining with that captivating client, Rena found it impossible to treat him as she once did.

At the very least, she couldn't engage in any intimate gestures with him now.

She was human, not a mere automaton.

Once Waylen departed, Rena diligently tidied up the apartment.

At noon, a call from the pawnshop interrupted her tasks.

Anxiously, Rena hastily answered, “Hello, any news?"

The apologetic voice of the manager came through.

"I'm sincerely sorry,

Miss Gordon! Your necklace was purchased by a middleman but, regrettably, he did not provide any contact details. Despite our best efforts, we failed to locate him."

A tinge of disappointment washed over Rena.

After a prolonged silence, she said softly, "If you receive any updates, please inform me. I am willing to repurchase it at twice the price."

The manager offered words of solace.

Rena caressed her phone, a melancholic air about her.

The opportunity to reclaim her mother's heirloom had slipped away.

Following the events of the previous night, Rena felt compelled to seek employment .

She needed to establish a sense of independence. Otherwise, she would find it difficult to detach herself from Waylen when their relationship inevitably ended.

Her resume was impressive, ensuring she could secure a job without much difficulty.

However, she desired to secure something more substantial.