Time and again, Rena surrendered to his purported tenderness and love, ensnared in a cycle from which she couldn't break free. Ultimately, she realized it was merely a game for him, and she alone had taken it to heart.

A self-mocking laugh escaped Rena's Lips.

“No! It's unnecessary," she declared firmly.

A faint furrow formed on Waylen's brow but he refused to release her hand.

Caught in a deadlock, their stalemate was abruptly interrupted by the sound of the doorbell.

Rena's intuition correctly surmised the identity of the visitor. It was probably none other than Elvira.

Rena's Lips curled into a contemptuous sneer as she remarked, “Waylen, there's an endless queue of people eager to dine with you, stretching from one end of the city to the other. You need not cling to me."

A shadow of darkness clouded Waylen's countenance.

Reluctantly, he released her hand.

Drawing a deep breath, Rena summoned her resolve and swung the door open.

As anticipated, Elvira stood outside, clutching a gift in her hands

At the sight of the suitcase held by Rena, Elvira's innocent smile wavered slightly, her expression betraying surprise.

"Miss Gordon, I've come to offer my apologies," she said with genuine remorse.

“The argument between you and Waylen was my doing. I'm truly sorry

Do... Did my presence affect your relationship?"

Elvira's words pierced Rena's heart, leaving her feeling queasy.

Determinedly, Rena grabbed her suitcase and headed towards the elevator, leaving behind the echoes of Waylen's unhappy voice calling out, “Rena!”

They had indeed had a heated argument the previous night.

However, today he had forsaken his visit to the law office deliberately waiting for her at home.

He had offered explanations and even compromised. Why, then, was she so unyielding?

Rena halted abruptly, her eyes welling up with tears

In these recent days, her affection for Waylen had bloomed intensely, yet he regarded her merely as a passing fancy. If she continued to reside with him, cooking for him and anticipating his return home Like a dutiful wife...