Waylen clasped her chin and kissed her

He kissed her passionately, exploring her with his tongue.

Rena resisted and struggled fervently but he appeared resolute in his desire to proceed. After a prolonged struggle, she finally succumbed to him. Her body softened against his, her hands tightly clinging to his neck.

With the subtle sound of a zipper, he fully entered her body, claiming her completely.

Of course, it was not enough for him, as his pent-up desires had been suppressed for far too long. They engaged in intense lovemaking throughout the afternoon.

Rena felt as though Waylen had become slightly unhinged. By the end of their passionate encounter, both were left in a dazed trance.

Exhausted, Rena drifted into a weary slumber, only to awaken at midnight.

There was an empty space beside her.

In the darkness, Rena opened her eyes and found herself lost in contemplation.

Both Waylen and Rena had crossed the boundaries they had set for themselves.

Waylen hadn't adhered to the one-year deadline he had initially agreed on and Rena, despite her sarcasm, had acquiesced to his presence.

Regardless of her biting remarks, Rena knew that she had allowed herself to soften today. Otherwise, she wouldn't have permitted him to stay overnight.

Waylen...

Should she give him another chance?

Rena firmly believed that time would reveal the answer.

In the ensuing days, Waylen and Rena didn't spend much time together.

They would meet once a week, sometimes at his villa, sometimes out for a dinner date.

Time slipped away unnoticed, and Christmas was fast approaching.

Eloise remained in Czanch.

Rena flew to Czanch on two occasions, each time staying for two or three days. She also visited Heron every month to evaluate Zack's performance, which he excelled at.

Rena felt that her life was currently filled with joy.

One day, she invited Vera to dine at a restaurant.