Zack was young, only 23 years old, two years younger than Rena.

She understood that his intentions weren't entirely pure when he came to work for her, but she never considered him a bad person. On the contrary, he had been caring towards Eloise and, though sharp-tongued, he had never targeted the girls at the music studio.

Rena truly regarded him as a younger brother

In fact, there were few people like him in her life.

Having expressed her expectations, Rena opened the car door and got inside. Leaning back against the seat, she whispered softly, “Take me back to the apartment. I'm not feeling well.”

Zack remained stiff for a while before finally entering the car.

Even after he got in, he continued to pester her.

"Hey, did you sleep with him or not?"

"Yes," Rena responded, assuming he would stop talking after her confirmation.

Indeed, Zack's young ego had been bruised by the silence that followed.

He remained quiet, driving Rena back to her apartment.

Once they arrived, Rena remained in the car and instructed him,

"There's a pharmacy up ahead. Go and buy a box of antipyretics."

Zack's mood soured, causing him to make a sarcastic remark.

"What? He tires you out, yet he can't even buy you a box of medicine? What's the appeal of being with him?"

Rena, feeling unwell, refrained from engaging in an argument. At that moment, Zack's words slipped out unintentionally, betraying his true emotions. Rena, however, dismissed them and allowed him to vent his frustrations.

After his complaints, Zack hastily left the car to purchase the antipyretics. Once he returned, he opened the back door, expecting Rena to step out. To his surprise, she was fast asleep.

Leaning against the plush leather seat, she slumbered peacefully

Her long brown hair cascaded over one side of her face, revealing the allure of her delicate features.

Zack's heart raced as he beheld her.

Feeling at a loss, it was the first time Zack experienced such conflicting emotions. Initially, his intention had been to get on

Waylen's nerves by hooking up with Rena, but now he just couldn't tear his gaze away from her.