He Looked at Rena, her fair complexion and slightly red eyes making her Look enchanting.

It was as if he had been hypnotized by her beauty

He hesitated for a Long moment before speaking up.

“Rena, I admit that before being with you, I saw relationships as transactions. I invested a certain amount of money and energy, expecting a return. I didn't think it was wrong. But I don't only want to have sex with you. Otherwise, there would be no need for me to pursue you."

Rena locked eyes with him, sensing that he hadn't fully expressed himself.

Waylen continued in a soft tone, "Rena, I don't know how Long we can be together, but I am serious about you. I have never pursued any woman before you. You are the first."

Rena lowered her gaze, contemplating his words.

His confession touched her, but she yearned for more than mere attraction.

He gently pinched her chin and said, “Rena, I like you."

Yet, it wasn't love.

He had given too much of himself to a woman in the past, and her betrayal had crushed him. He hadn't ever since had the feeling of being willing to do anything for someone else ever again.

While he did genuinely like Rena, his emotional attachment didn't consume him as it would in a deep love.

However, it was far from the extent that he couldn't sleep or eat well.

He just felt uncomfortable because his original life was interrupted.

Waylen realized that he shouldn't have revealed this to Rena, knowing that no woman would be pleased to hear it.

However, he couldn't bring himself to Lie to her.

Stepping back, he regained his composure and said, “I'm sorry, Rena. I can't give you what you want."

Including marriage and children.

A chilly gust of wind swept through the night.

This caused Rena to shiver.

She wrapped her coat around herself, looking at Waylen under the moonlight .

The previous embarrassment and anger seemed to have dissipated.