She knew he had something to say tonight.
She braced herself for his inevitable anger.
Regardless of his emotions, Waylen courteously opened the car door for her, his tone chilly.
“Get in the car.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtRena settled into the passenger seat.
‘As she slowly fastened her seat belt, she casually asked, “Why did you come here?”
Waylen pressed down on the gas pedal.
Rather than driving back to her villa, he continued onward, following the course of the river.
The open window allowed the scent of saltiness and humidity to permeate the car gradually.
Abruptly, the car came toa stop.
Gripping the steering wheel tightly, Waylen stared ahead into the dark night, suppressing his emotions, and inquired, “Rena, is this your revenge?”
Rena maintained her silence.
He turned slowly, his eyes tinged with redness. “| have never betrayed our marriage,” he asserted.
Rena opened the car door and stepped out into the darkness, where only the pale river offered its faint glow.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmDespite the chilly night, Rena felt the need to take a walk, hoping it would clear her mind.
Waylen remained seated, his gaze fixed on her retreating form.
Suddenly, he emerged from the car, reaching out to grab her arm from behind and gently pulling her into his embrace. “I’ve never seen anyone torture themselves like you do,” he murmured. ©
His lips brushed against her hair as he continued in a husky tone, “Rena, don’t go there again. If you want to indulge yourself, I’ll accompany you.”
Waylen could not bear seeing her admired by others. He was filled with a longing to kiss her.
Rena gently pushed him away.
The night wind tousled her hair but she paid no mind to it. Standing before him, she said softly, “Waylen, it’s not about whether we still love each other or not… | truly don’t want to go through this torment repeatedly. I’m serious. Tonight has brought me genuine happiness.”
He regarded her with a perplexed gaze.