A suitcase rested in the living room while Waylen engaged in a conversation in his study, clutching his phone as he discussed a new case.

Although his gaze held affection as he looked at Rena, his tone turned harsh and merciless during his phone conversation.

Rena couldn't help but feel a sense of surrealism creeping into her consciousness.

He displayed a stark contrast to the audacious man who touched himself over the phone the previous night.

She found herself bewildered and uncertain.