Rena gently bit her lips, her voice a hushed whisper, “Please don't mislead Lexi.”

Unperturbed by Rena's remark, Alexis continued with her meal...

Waylen's demeanor turned serious as he inquired, his eyes ablaze, “Did you sleep well last night?"

Ignoring him was Rena’s response and he could see through her silence.

The atmosphere the night before had been overly romantic. Rena felt unable to face sending Alexis to school with Waylen after such an intimate encounter. Instead, she remained at home, meticulously cleaning and tidying up the rooms upstairs. Since she moved in, she had taken on these responsibilities.