He retrieved his phone and whispered, “I'll let her speak to you, alright? After conversing with her, you'll know that I haven't deceived you..

Betty's eyes sparkled with anticipation.

Waylen dialed Rena's number and the call connected.

Rena answered.

In a raspy voice, Waylen relayed, “My grandmother wishes to speak with you."

Rena sensed that he sought to provide solace to Betty's departing soul.

After a brief moment of silence, she acquiesced with a quiet "Okay."

Waylen held the phone near Betty's ear.

On the other end, clutching her phone, Rena listened to the voice of the elderly woman whom she had never met. The words spoken were about granting leniency to Waylen, which brought to mind Rena‘s own regret of not being able to bid her father a final farewell.

What regrets did her father carry in his heart at the time of his passing?

A wave of sadness washed over Rena. She didn't want this elderly woman to depart with unfulfilled wishes. Even if it meant deceiving Betty,

Rena knew it would bring solace in her final moments.

Gently, Rena assured, "Don't worry, Mrs. Fowler. I promise."

A smile curled upon Betty's lips, and her pupils dilated, yet she did not release the phone.

Holding the phone tightly, Rena felt the impending departure of a soul.

She could sense Waylen's profound sorrow even though she couldn't see him right now.

It was two weeks later that they finally saw each other again.

Rena knew that Waylen had attended Betty's funeral, and then traveled to Braseovell to attend the initial hearing of Elvira's divorce case with her husband.

The details eluded Rena‘s knowledge.

Elvira held no significance to her whatsoever...

Upon Waylen's return, he called Rena, suggesting they meet.

Rena was in her apartment at the time. Waylen expressed a desire to visit her, but she declined, softly suggesting, “Let's meet at your place."