“It's evident that Roscoe deeply loves you. He will continue to love this baby in the future as well. Vera, give birth to the child.

Regardless of Joseph's or Roscoe's reactions, bring this baby into the world. At the very least... You still have me. I will assist you in raising the child."

Vera leaned against Rena's shoulder, her tears flowing freely.

Normally not one to display vulnerability, the trials of the past year had made her sensitive and fragile.

Rena chose to remain silent, refraining from mentioning her plea to

Waylen.

Before departing, Rena left a check for two million dollars, stating that it was a bonus from the music studio. However, Vera knew that she wouldn't earn that much in a year, given the meager amount of investment she had contributed. Hesitant, Vera contemplated accepting the generous gesture.

Rena patted Vera's hand and said, “Just take it. It's for the baby."

Vera smiled weakly.

“Then perhaps I should let the baby call you daddy in the future."

In a rare moment, Rena replied with a touch of impudence, “Damn you!"

As Rena made her way out, she encountered Joseph waiting downstairs

He sat in his car, smoking, with no intention of going upstairs. When he saw Rena, he hastily stepped out of the vehicle.

“Rena."

After witnessing Vera's struggles, Rena harbored resentment towards him. Yet, she restrained herself from uttering hurtful words. Speaking softly, she said, "Set Vera free. Deep down, you know that..

Joseph appeared despondent. He took a deep drag on his cigarette before extinguishing it and discarding it.

Locking eyes with Rena, he seemed unusually polite despite their long-standing feud.

“Rena, Vera may be somewhat careless, but she's not as assertive as you are. She values your opinion greatly... I am aware of the many ways I have wronged you in the past, but for the sake of my relationship with

Vera over the years, please put in a good word for me. If she is willing to come back, I will pretend as though nothing has happened. I will never mention a word of it."

Rena could sense his anguish.

Calmly, she responded, “Joseph, the truth is, you never truly loved

Vera. When you pursued her, you were still involved with Aline. True love encompasses loyalty, but you showed no loyalty whatsoever