Rena forced a smile, though her heart felt heavy.

In the afternoon, Waylen left with Korbyn. Juliette had originally planned to go out together with Rena and Cecilia.

However, she was no Longer in the mood after Lyndon's visit.

The atmosphere at the house was a bit somber.

Rena waited for Waylen all day and evening, but he didn't come back.

He had called to ask her to have dinner first and then his driver would send her back to the apartment. He promised to return Later.

Rena didn't press him about the specific time.

Her pride prevented her from being too intrusive when it came to Elvira.

By 8 o'clock in the evening, Rena left with Snowball, leaving Juliette feeling sorry for her predicament.

Rena put on a brave face, assuring Juliette that she would be fine.

However, deep down, she couldn't deny the bitterness that consumed her throughout the day.

As Rena got into the car, ready to head back to the apartment, The door on the back seat suddenly opened before the driver was able to start the car.

Harold unexpectedly appeared.

The driver, sensing the tension, refrained from starting the car, allowing Harold and Rena a moment of privacy.

With one hand resting on the car roof, Harold Locked eyes with Rena and said with a mix of concern and frustration, "I need to talk to you."

Rena, already weighed down by her emotions, had no desire to engage with Harold.

Yet, he grabbed her arm, forcefully pulling her out of the car.

The cold night wind bit at their skin as they faced each other.

Harold, cigarette in hand, took a drag before speaking, his voice laced with bitterness.

“After everything, you still want to be with him? Do you want to witness Waylen maintaining contact with his ex-lover throughout this two-year cross-border divorce lawsuit? If Elvira were to harm herself, Waylen would rush to the hospital because the Fowler family owes Lyndon a favor. Rena, is this the kind of relationship you want? Are you willing to be wronged like this?"

Harold's words were harsh, and Rena held her composure.

What he said was right though.