Waylen's heart throbbed with anger and pain.

Returning to his apartment, he resolved to shut himself off from the world but Elvira impeded his path.

He denied her entry, stating firmly, “Elvira, our relationship ended long ago!"

Elvira refused to release her grip.

After a prolonged silence, she spoke softly.

“If I were to call off my engagement with him, Waylen, would there be a chance for us to be together again?"

Waylen fixated his gaze upon her.

After an extended moment, he sneered and posed a rhetorical question,

“What do you think?"

With that, he shook off her hand and closed the apartment door.

A profound stillness enveloped the dwelling.

Waylen could faintly discern Elvira's cries from outside, yet he chose not to concern himself...

He proceeded to make his way to the kitchen.

A delectable assortment of dishes, ones that Rena relished. Waylen had made a special request to the chef to prepare them, hoping to appease Rena's anger. He was willing to humble himself for her sake.

Yet, she departed without casting a backward glance...

Within the apartment, an oppressive silence settled.

Waylen found it unbearable.

Expressionless, he retrieved the dishes and unceremoniously dumped them into a trash bag. After changing his attire, he descended the stairs and carelessly discarded the bag into a nearby bin.

He believed it was merely a woman

Whether she stayed or left, it would have no impact on him...

He had no intention of exerting such effort for women.

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