NovelBarYearning for his presence, Rena inquired, “Won’t you return for dinner?”
“No, I won’t,” Waylen responded curtly. On the verge of hanging up, he added, “I may only return to change my clothes during the next few days.”
A sudden wave of guilt washed over Rena as she reflected on her extravagant spending earlier that day.
Engulfed in a whirlwind of busyness, Waylen abruptly terminated the call, leaving Rena to absorb the fleeting connection. gan
Resignedly, Rena stowed away her phone, her gaze fixated upon the hanging shirt, a poignant stillness enveloping her. The initial elation she had experienced had dissipated, replaced by a somber atmosphere.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtDinner unfolded in solitude, Rena’s solitary presence filling the space.
As she lay upon the bed, a sense of unfamiliarity washed over her. Typically, Waylen would cradle her in his arms, engaging in tender interactions that now seemed distant.
A sudden surge of crimson stained Rena’s cheeks, her yearning for Waylen’s embrace unanticipated and perplexing.
Summoning her willpower, Rena endeavored to succumb to slumber, yet her rest was fragmented, disrupted by numerous awakenings throughout the night. Waylen remained absent, his return indefinitely postponed. Instead it was Claribel who graced her presence in the morning.
“Mr. Fowler is perpetually engrossed in his responsibilities. Miss Gordon, refrain from harboring excessive concerns,” Claribel offered in a consoling tone.
Rena nodded, acknowledging Claribel’s words, her worries momentarily assuaged.
Given Waylen’s absence the previous night, Rena found herself unable to find solace within the confines of their shared abode. After careful contemplation, she implored Claribel to prepare an ample breakfast, fueled by her desire to deliver it to Waylen.
Claribel’s face lit up with delight as she witnessed the thriving bond between Rena and Waylen. Seizing the opportunity, she prepared an elaborate breakfast to further contribute to their happiness.
Rena retreated to her room, intending to collect Waylen’s garments and deliver them to the law office along with the breakfast. All of a sudden, a blush crept up her cheeks as an inexplicable embarrassment washed over her while she contemplated taking the clothes she had recently purchased for him.
Instead, she selected a set of his usual attire, carefully packing them into a bag.
Hailing a taxi, she headed towards the Sterling Law Firm.
Reluctant to disturb Waylen, Rena called Jazlyn upon her arrival, explaining her purpose for visiting.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmJazlyn, already present in Waylen’s office, discreetly covered her phone and informed her boss, “Miss Gordon has arrived. She brought breakfast and a set of clothes for you. She mentioned leaving them at the front desk for convenience.”
Waylen, engrossed in perusing a document, raised his head upon hearing Jazlyn’s statement.
He fixed his gaze on her for a moment before calmly instructing, “Please fetch them.”
Jazlyn blushed under his penetrating gaze, momentarily swayed by his charm.
If her circumstances were different, she might have found herself attracted to him.
Yet, she couldn’t help but wonder why he hadn’t acknowledged Rena’s presence.
Waylen’ continued reading the document, seemingly aware of Jazlyn’s thoughts. He said in a nonchalant tone, “I see her every day. There’s no need to be overly attached.”
Silently acknowledging his words, Jazlyn proceeded downstairs promptly.
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