Vera beckoned Roscoe to join them, knowing all too well the admiration he harbored for Rena.
Indeed, Rena had nearly walked down the aisle with a wealthy suitor but destiny had guided her toward a different path.
As Waylen fervently attempted to reconcile with Rena, Roscoe couldn’t help but marvel at her unwavering resolve. Were he in her shoes, he mused, he would surely falter. Yet Rena, against all odds, remained steadfast. For this reason alone, Roscoe held her in the highest regard, an emblem of admiration.
Embracing Vera tenderly within his arms, Roscoe spoke with an alluring charm, ensuring his words carried an air of honesty. “I didn’t deceive you, did I? I distinctly recall promising not to invite him. Tnith be told,
I harbor no fondness for him either.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtRena’s lips curled into a gentle smile as she interjected, “Roscoe, it would be preferable if we refrain from even mentioning him altogether.”
Undeterred, Roscoe pressed on, his voice carrying a hint of excitement.
“Today, I’ve extended invitations to a plethora of friends, all of whom possess striking good looks. Rena, feel free to choose whomever captures your fancy.”
Playfully, Vera pinehed Roscoe’s waist and retorted, “What nonsense you speak!”
ixpressing remorse, Roscoe quickly apologized. With a subtle gesture, he arranged for Rena to be seated next to Robert.
Little did Rena anticipate encountering Robert in such a setting.
However, both Rena and Robert had matured, and it seemed narrow-minded to evade each other’s presence. Rena extended a gracious greeting to Robert, her words brimming with warmth. “It has been quite some time, Robert. How delightful to see you again.”
In the town of Duefron, the residents were well aware of the intricate connection between Rena and Waylen.
As Robert gazed upon Rena’s graceful countenance, a multitude of complex emotions surged within his heart. The memories of the ten days they spent together, basking in the brilliance of fireworks, lingered vividly in his mind.
She had returned to being single, while he was on the verge of marrying another.
Engaging in pleasant conversation for a while, Robert’s voice grew hoarse as he shared his impending nuptials. “I am set to wed next month.”
Rena offered her heartfelt congratulations, her voice brimming with genuine sincerity. “Robert, my sincerest congratulations to you.”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHowever, a profound bitterness permeated Robert’s soul.
He held no genuine affection for his future spouse. The one he yearned for was right before his eyes, yet their union was an impossibility. Robert forced a smile, uttering softly, “Thank you.”
Subsequently, their dialogue waned and Rena observed in silence as Roscoe lavished affection upon Vera. Her eyes wandered, witnessing the mirthful laughter and joyous singing of others, all while Vera reveled in Roscoe’s loving embrace.
A tinge of envy tinged Rena’s heart, for Vera possessed the audacity to embrace both love and disdain with unwavering courage.
possess striking good looks. Rena, feel free to choose whomever captures your fancy.”
Playfully, Vera pinched Roscoe’s waist and retorted, “What nonsense you speak!”
[Expressing remorse, Roscoe quickly apologized. With a subtle gesture, he arranged for Rena to be seated next to Robert.
Little did Rena anticipate encountering Robert in such a setting.