Rena answered the call.

In a surprisingly gentle tone, he asked, “Did you enjoy your time in

Czanch?"

Rena nodded and responded, “It was satisfactory."

Upon reflection, without preamble, she added, “Please refrain from sending any further gifts to the Evans family. I'm afraid that..."

“Are you concerned about being misunderstood by others, Rena? There's nothing to be misunderstood. My intention was to propose to you today but your uncle rejected me!"

Under the veil of night, Waylen's voice carried a seductive tone.

"What should I do? It appears that pursuing you has become more arduous,

Rena. Would you Like me to come to Czanch?"

Rena shook her head and declined his offer.

The affirmation of her blood ties to the Evans family held no bearing on her relationship with Waylen

Clearly, Waylen was merely exploiting the turbulent circumstances for his own advantage.

Thus, Rena chose to remain composed.

Softly, she said, "Let us discuss this matter once I return to

Duefron."

On the other end of the line, Waylen fell into a prolonged silence before mustering a low voice, “Rena, are you... Are you rejecting me from entering your Life?"

As the sole daughter of the current generation within the Evans family,

Rena's choices greatly influenced their future.

If she were to acquiesce to Mark's plan and return to Czanch, what path would their relationship tread? Were any possibilities present between them?

He posed the question, and thereafter, silence enveloped them both

Rena understood his longing for a commitment, yet she couldn't bring herself to make that promise at this moment.

She refused to surrender her emotions and everything she possessed solely due to a fleeting impulse.