“Rena! You must strive for your own happiness!" she shouted as she ran.

The hush fell upon the private room, enveloping it in silence.

The men engaged in their merry drinking and card-playing halted their activities abruptly, directing their attention towards Rena.

Elvira assumed a position next to Waylen, exuding an air of authority as though she were the gracious hostess.

Rena found herself in an uncomfortable predicament, caught in the midst of it all.