“I'm not in the mood tonight."

However, Waylen didn't intend to make love to her either.

"I need to tell you the truth. I was with Elvira for several years...

She is Lyndon Coleman's daughter."

Rena's eyes fluttered open, disbelief etched across her face. She hadn't expected Waylen to be the one to initiate this revelation.

Pressing her cheek against his chest, she murmured in a hushed tone,

“Are you planning to get back together with her now that she's back?"

Waylen's voice turned cold, devoid of any longing.

"No," he replied firmly.

"She's engaged."

Rena refrained from delving further.

She understood that Waylen didn't really answer her question. Maybe he was just attempting to banish his feelings for Elvira by reminding himself of her impending engagement.

The whole matter had nothing to do with Rena.

Of course, she was acutely aware of her position

With her arms encircling his neck, she playfully remarked, “That's a relief. I wouldn't want to unknowingly become a third party."

A surge of anger coursed through Waylen.

Sometimes Rena just knew where to poke to piss him off.

Seeking solace in the softness of Rena's long brown locks, he murmured,

“Tomorrow, dress beautifully for Cecilia's birthday party..."

Rena's smile was tinged with resignation.

She intuited that Elvira's return was tied to Cecilia's celebration—an inevitable encounter that Waylen couldn't avoid. More bluntly, Elvira came back for Waylen. He might be able to avoid Elvira in an ordinary day, but they were bound to meet at Cecilia's birthday party.

As she sympathized with her own plight, Rena couldn't help but wonder if she would ever truly hold the same significance in Waylen's heart.