Rena mustered a serene smile, concealing the truth from Juliette.

Her connection with Waylen might run deeper, encompassing a complicated web of desire and affection. At the end of the day, they were still hapter11 just fuck buddies-something she could never tell Juliette.

Rena had purposefully maintained distance, deliberately avoiding any encounters with Waylen throughout the afternoon and evening.

Her plan seemed to work since Waylen was not able to find her. The sprawling estate of the Fowler family provided ample space for Rena to navigate, ensuring that their paths did not cross.

As night fell and the air grew colder, Rena found solace in the pavilion.