He held Rena in high regard and held her friend in great respect. @

He alighted from the car alongside Rena, entered the establishment, and greeted Vera. Before departing, he affectionately tousled Vera's son's hair.

As he distanced himself, Vera smiled and remarked, “He's truly changed."

Rena ordered an iced coffee.

With a gentle stir of her coffee, she took a sip and smiled “What exactly has changed?"