Late afternoon had already arrived by the time Waylen arrived in his car.

The cicadas perched in the trees filled the air with their vibrant chorus, lending a lively atmosphere to the evening.

When Rena stepped out of the building, she spotted Waylen leaning against his car. As she approached, he courteously opened the door for her and inquired tenderly, “Where is Snowball?"

Rena entered the car gracefully, replying nonchalantly, “I sent him to my mother's place."

Waylen's gaze bore into her.