So, this was the reason behind his phone being powered off. This was the reason why he had broken his promise.

The windshield continued to sway, adding to the disorienting blur that enveloped Rena's vision.

She observed Elvira holding onto Waylen's waist, and to Rena's dismay,

Waylen made no effort to push her away...

Elvira appeared to be in tears.

With a gentle touch, Waylen placed his hand on Elvira's head, his expression torn between hesitation and despair.

Witnessing the poignant scene of two individuals who once shared a profound love, Rena couldn't help but let out a bitter laugh. She laughed at her own folly... for allowing herself to be overly confident.

Up until this point, Rena came to a realization that she stood alone, bereft of the respect and regard that others received.

Yes, it was just her, Rena.

How foolish of her!

Such was her unwavering self-assurance that she believed, deep within

Waylen's heart, she held greater significance than Elvira. The notion itself seemed preposterous.

How could she think that he really had feelings for her?

How could she have entertained the thought that he genuinely wished to meet her parents?

It amounted to nothing more than her own silly wishful thinking.

Rena's quivering Lips betrayed her inner turmoil...

The sight of the former lovers embracing was unbearable to her. The image of their embrace seemed to inflict cruelty upon her.

She could not endure witnessing such a scene.

Embarrassment consumed her completely.

Rena clutched the steering wheel tightly, undeterred by the harsh weather and the perilousness of driving. All she yearned for was to escape this place.

Yet Waylen caught sight of her

Through the downpour, their gazes met.