As she took a couple of steps, he seized her arm.

She turned around.

Waylen furrowed his brow.

He had no appetite for the noodles anymore. He simply grasped her arm.

He didn't know what he was thinking or what exactly he wanted at the moment either.

He knew he had no intention of granting Rena's desires for he had no desire to marry!

In truth, he didn't feel as remorseful for her as one might expect.

He simply couldn't adapt to the way she presently treated him. He perceived her as somewhat unfamiliar.

She exuded an icy demeanor as if nothing mattered to her.

Waylen had returned home early tonight with the intention of being intimate with her. However, upon witnessing the apathetic expression on her face, he was overcome with tedium.

Perhaps engaging in sexual relations with her would only deepen his unhappiness.

Their relationship remained stagnant in this manner.

He didn't release her, yet he didn't attempt to appease her either. He no longer made it a priority to return to their shared apartment promptly each day.

Rena didn't pay it much mind but Eloise couldn't help but feel a touch of concern.

A few days later, Eloise called and invited Rena to go shopping.

Eloise was typically thrifty but she took the initiative to suggest a shopping trip with Rena. Rena suspected that Eloise just wanted to discuss Waylen with her.

Eloise brought her card along for the shopping excursion. She had a desire to purchase clothes for Rena and insisted that she should dress beautifully.

Rena listened attentively and ended up buying some clothes.

While sipping their coffee during the break, Rena gently brushed her hand against Eloise's and uttered, "I already have plenty of clothes.

There's no need to buy too many."

Eloise glanced at her.

Then, in a hushed voice, she inquired, "What happened between you and