She could distinctly sense his arousal, his manhood standing erect.

Unaware that men experience such physical responses upon waking, Rena nervously bit her lip, fearful of making any sudden movements.

Within the confines of the car, Waylen's gaze lingered upon her.

In a hoarse voice, Rena inquired, "What time is it?"

Waylen's warm breath caressed her skin as he whispered in her ear,

“Nearly one o'clock in the morning! Just give me a minute. I will drive you home later."

Rena remained motionless, obediently resting in his arms.

Suddenly, a chuckle escaped Waylen's Lips, his disposition inexplicably lifted. He gently caressed her face and remarked, “Are you so easily taken advantage of? Is this your way of repaying me or savoring the moment?"

Rena felt exposed, her thoughts laid bare, provoking a mixture of embarrassment and annoyance.

She decided to pay him no heed, promptly relocating to the passenger seat.

Waylen glanced in her direction.

Blushing, Rena implored, “Mr. Fowler, please transport me home."

Waylen discerned the faint blush adorning her visage.

It took him aback slightly. After all, she had spent four years alongside Harold. One would assume she had encountered numerous intimate situations. Why, then, did she blush so readily?

Admittedly, Waylen held an affection for Rena.

He accompanied Rena to her humble abode, which turned out to be an aged apartment complex. Softly, Rena expressed her gratitude, saying, “Thank you, Mr. Fowler."

Waylen lowered the car window, casting a gaze upon the dilapidated complex and then directed his attention to Rena's delicate frame.

In truth, he was well aware of the trials and tribulations she had endured. Yet she made no entreaties, no requests of him; never once.

For a fleeting moment, a pang of sympathy overcame him.

He even contemplated making an exception to assist her!

However, this notion swiftly vanished. Rena's place within his heart was not elevated enough to warrant such actions at present.

Rena took the stairs since the old apartment building wasn't equipped with elevators.