NovelBarShe appeared completely at ease.
No further questions escaped his lips. Leaning against the back of the seat, he gazed at her, his voice tinged with hoarseness. “This is the task I took on previously. And I didn’t catch a glimpse of her.”
Rena simply nodded in acknowledgment.
Waylen continued to study her, as if anticipating something, yet eventually he refrained.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe couldn’t determine what reaction he desired from her.
Would it be jealousy or perhaps an argument?
Anything would be preferable to this calmness.
Waylen’s heart sank even deeper. On one hand, he mourned the loss of his grandmother, and on the other hand, he fretted over Rena’s demeanor.
Nonetheless, he reminded himself that a man should maintain composure.
In his quest to start afresh with her, he had invested more thought than ever before.
Within the master bedroom of the lavish villa, Rena possessed her own separate dressing room. Waylen had thoughtfully arranged a collection of clothing for her, all from her favorite brands, some even matching her own style.
Knowing her penchant for working in the villa, he had designated a study for her.
Rena could sense Waylen’s consideration.
Although she didn’t vocalize it, she was willing to coexist peacefully with him, even tolerating him when he was in a sour mood. For instance, he insisted on heading to the screening room for a movie after dinner.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmClosing the file she had been perusing, Rena stood up.
Almost instinctively, Waylen clasped her fingers, his tender touch evoking more emotion than all their romantic memories combined.
In Rena’s recollection, Waylen had rarely displayed such tenderness.
He had often preferred to channel his emotions in the bedroom.
Rena found herself taken aback by this unexpected display.
Unable to resist, she gazed up at him. Waylen gently pulled her closer, enveloping her with his arm. “I’ve picked a horror movie and dimmed the lights. You might be frightened later.”
A smile graced Rena’s lips. “Really? Is it truly that terrifying?”
Waylen delighted in witnessing her smile.
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