With a gentle touch, Jazlyn reassured Rena, saying, “Mr. Fowler doesn't trust anyone else to handle this. Actually, I can sneak away from work for half a day by staying here with you, and I can even pick up my son from school earlier Later on."

A smile played on Rena‘s lips.

Rena was well aware of Jazlyn's role as Waylen's dependable confidante and she spoke with caution.

As Jazlyn busily prepared the chicken soup, she engaged in conversation with Rena, delving into the events that unfolded after Rena and

Waylen's breakup. Eventually, Jazlyn let out a soft sigh and said, “Mr.

Fowler hasn't had an easy time in the past six months."

Jazlyn also carried a burden of guilt for the discord between Rena and

Waylen.

If she hadn't requested Rena to deliver those documents on her behalf that fateful night, perhaps Rena and Waylen wouldn't have parted ways.

However, as a woman, Jazlyn couldn't help but feel relieved that Rena had. Otherwise, Rena and Waylen might have joined the ranks of countless couples who couldn't find their way back to each other in the end...

Jazlyn had many words to express.

While savoring the nourishing soup, Rena responded slowly, “You don't need to blame yourself. I didn't end things with him because of anyone else, not even because of Elvira. Despite Elvira's self-harm and his continuous visits to her, we didn't break up. It's... our own issue."

Waylen desired marriage only in the way others in the upper echelons of society did.

He sought a respectable wife who could bear him an heir.

He was drawn to Rena's physical allure. As long as he cherished her, he could remain faithful. However, the certainty beyond that initial infatuation remained uncertain.

She couldn't be sure and neither could he...

Yet, what Rena yearned for was her partner's unconditional love, a devotion that would endure for eternity.

She had never loved someone so boldly and fearlessly, so ardently desiring to be by his side but she believed she would never do so again.

He had wounded her deeply, to the point where she dared not Love anyone anymore.

Rena chose to keep these sentiments unspoken.

In truth, there existed no definitive right or wrong in the intricate web woven between them, and forgiveness was not something she pondered upon. It was merely that her thoughts had evolved, taking a different path than before.

Now, a one-year time Limit loomed before them.