After a moment's hesitation, Rena answered the call.

Robert's voice carried a hint of huskiness.

"Rena..."

It seemed he had pondered over his words for quite some time before he asked in a hushed tone, "Rena, is it truly impossible for us to be together?"

Rena remained silent.

She understood the sadness that Lingered within Robert...

Despite the relationship not working out, she wanted to extend him some kindness.

With a bitter smile, Robert's voice grew lower as he continued uneasily, “Well, Rena, I might be getting engaged. It's a girl from my mother's side of the family."

The rapid pace of events took Rena by surprise.

However, she was far from naive. It didn't take long for her to surmise that this other girl had always been in the picture.

Robert had probably previously rejected the idea of marrying her but after this incident, he had embraced the notion.

Rena graciously congratulated Robert.

Inwardly, Robert couldn't help but wonder if Rena had never truly harbored any affection for him.

Perhaps he had merely filled a void in her life after her breakup with Waylen. He had never truly occupied her heart...

Rena ended the call, her mood taking a turn for the worse. It wasn't because she was saddened by the news, but rather the realization that even Robert had found a fiancee. She possessed the qualities and looks that others admired, so why was she still single?

Neither Robert nor Waylen were the right match for her.

Regardless, getting drunk at home seemed inconsequential, so she poured herself another glass.

In the midst of the night, Rena found herself inebriated.

The door to her apartment clicked open.

Waylen entered, clutching a new key in his hand.

Within the confines of her modest abode, the heating warmed the space, while the aroma of orange filled the air from the Lit aromatherapy candle.

Rena slumped against the sofa and drifted into slumber. Clad in a comfortable cotton pajama, her head tilted slightly, eyes closed, and her enticing red lips slightly parted...