Rena felt her body quiver under Waylen's intense gaze.

Sensing her unease, he handed her his phone and spoke in a calm voice,

“Call your stepmother. She must be worried sick. Your phone has been off for an entire day."

Taking the phone, she expressed her gratitude in a hushed tone before walking towards the window to make the call

Eloise, still concerned that Rena would give in to Harold, bombarded her with questions.