With his gaze fixed on the road, he uttered a soft question, "Why didn't you tell me that you needed financial assistance?"

Waylen, being a man, could not help but care about the Gordon family's circumstances, even going so far as to downsize their residence.

Rena's eyes lowered, her voice barely a whisper as she replied, "I don't feel comfortable spending your money right now."

Silence enveloped the car, the weight of their unspoken thoughts palpable.

After a considerable pause, Waylen spoke again, his voice filled with compassion.