NovelBarIt depicted Harold and Rena, a group photo from their college days.
In her early twenties, Rena had confessed her love for Harold at that time…
Their group photo was also placed by the bedside in the bedroom.
After standing quietly for a while, Rena made her way to the kitchen and opened the fridge. It was stocked with plenty of fruits and vegetables. With composure, she took some out and proceeded to make two simple dishes and a soup, Harold’s favorite.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtOnce done, she set the dishes on the table.
Rena thought that if souls existed, Harold would remember to come back for the meat.
As she left, she left the key behind.
She knew she would never return.
Walking down the stairs, the cold night breeze brushed against her face.
Rena didn’t know if life would have been better without Harold’s betrayal, but she understood there was no turning back. She had Loved Harold, and now, all she could do for him after his death was to prepare a meal…
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As Rena descended the stairs, she was met with a slightly chaotic scene.
Aline had arrived, accompanied by several members of the Moore family.
Addie, Harold’s sister, pulled Aline and cried, “My brother has passed away. Aline, why are you still causing a scene here?”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAline was utterly distraught.
Her heart raced, and she seemed to be on the verge of losing control.
Staring at Rena, she shouted, “He died for you! He came to me and pleaded for you. Even when he left, he went to see you. He was dying, and he still had you on his mind… He made sure this place was well-kept and came to clean it every week. Rena, do you ever think about him?”
Aline’s emotions were a whirlwind of desperation and jealousy.
She appeared almost mad, and those around her tried to calm her down.
With composure, Rena replied, “I’m married.”
Her marriage meant she couldn’t dwell on her former lover.
Harold was gone…
While Rena felt a hint of sadness, she couldn’t reciprocate the same love they once shared. Their connection had merely been a missed opportunity, not to mention the fact that Harold had almost ruined the Gordon family.
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