She genuinely liked Waylen, but she believed they had met at the wrong time. Both of them had endured emotional trauma and developed mutual distrust.

Rena took a step back, offering him a faint smile, and said, "Mr.

Fowler, drive safely."

Waylen stared at her for a while, nodding reservedly.

He opened the car door and got inside, but he didn't drive away immediately.

Instead, he lit another cigarette and took a drag. Seeing Rena still standing there, he said, "Go upstairs. It's cold at night."

Rena glanced at him one last time before turning around and Leaving...

Then, she disappeared into the night.

Waylen watched her retreating figure, his mind filled with conflicting thoughts.

Over the years, Rena had been the only woman to capture his attention.

If they hadn't encountered disagreements, he believed they could have been together for a long time. He also knew that he was to blame for their current situation.

He knew at a glance that Rena liked him.

But when she asked him whether he Loved her or not with her red eyes, he chose to give up on the relationship.

He didn't want to be betrayed by a woman again, even if he knew that Rena wouldn't do that.

Waylen sat in the car for a long time, contemplating the aftermath of their relationship.

It took him some time to come to terms with it.

*

Two months quickly passed, during which many events unfolded.

Rena and Paisley successfully managed the music studio, transforming it into the largest music training center in Duefron. They were flourishing in their careers.

Last month, Darren's trial took place, and Rena crossed paths with Waylen briefly.

They exchanged a few words about the lawsuit, but Waylen's demeanor was cold and distant, as if they had never shared any intimacy.

Rena reciprocated with a similar attitude.