Concern creased Rena's brow as she gazed at Vera.

"I noticed you consumed quite a bit. Are you feeling alright?”

"I assure you, I'm perfectly fine," Vera reassured her, her tone unwavering.

Vera's eyes held a mischievous glimmer as she deliberately adjusted her neckline, allowing a suggestive glimpse of her decolletage.

“Isn't it alluring? Roscoe adores this particular aspect. He takes great pleasure in nipping at me during our intimate moments."

Vera shared her revelation with a joyous Laughter.

However, Rena sensed a deeper turmoil within Vera.

She suspected that Vera's emotional distress still stemmed from her past marriage to Joseph, and that she was employing physical intimacy as a means of numbing her pain. Rena knew all too well that once Vera awoke from her intoxicated slumber, a profound emptiness would engulf her.

Gently patting Vera's arm, Rena voiced her concern.

"Vera, you've had quite a lot to drink.”

Vera nonchalantly flipped her flowing locks and responded with a smile.

Meanwhile, Vera herself harbored worries about Rena's personal affairs.

During Darren's hospitalization, Vera paid him a visit and serendipitously encountered Waylen.

In that moment, Vera learned that Rena had not completely severed ties with Waylen.

Curiosity piqued, Vera questioned Rena about the situation. Rena, speaking softly, held nothing back as she confessed, "For now, we haven't reconciled. We're just indulging in a casual fling.”

A brief silence enveloped Vera as she contemplated her next words.

Finally, she addressed Rena, “Elvira is getting married. The wedding is scheduled for the upcoming days. The Fowler family has journeyed to Braseovell to attend the ceremony, but Waylen chose to abstain. Perhaps he seeks to avoid giving Elvira any semblance of a special connection

Rena stood frozen, her mind reeling from the revelation.

She really knew nothing about that.

Inebriated and overwhelmed with emotion, Vera sought solace, leaning her head upon Rena's shoulder as tears streamed down her face.

“Rena, it appears we are helpless in our desires. We have both fallen for men who were forbidden to us."

Disappointment Lingered in Vera's heart regarding Joseph, while Roscoe was supposed to be merely a companion with no emotional attachments