Rena smiled and replied, “He is currently in Czanch.”
Waylen turned her body around, gently pressing her onto the sofa, and inquired in a hushed tone, “Are you considering giving our dog the same surname as Evans?”
Rena found his question mundane and absurd.
Thus, she pushed him away and made her way to the kitchen to prepare the noodles. Having skipped lunch as well, she longed for a warm and savory dish.
Waylen poured a glass of milk for her Resting against the kitchen counter, he appeared composed as he stated, “I heard that the project in Heron has been successfully initiated.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtRena nodded, affirming, “Yes, it’s progressing smoothly. I’ll have Zack stationed there for two months, overseeing the project entirely. You needn’t worry about his capabilities. His father will support him and lend a hand during critical moments.”
Waylen gazed at Rena with a glimmer in his eyes.
Over the past few months, Rena had seemingly undergone a profound transformation.
He fell deeply for this version of her, yet his desires were far from satiated. He yearned for Rena to belong exclusively to him.
The presence of Mark stirred restlessness within him.”
As Rena diligently cut the vegetables, he encircled his arms around her slender waist and inquired, “Will you be heading to Czanch in the future?”
After a momentary pause, Rena replied, “Well, I do have that intention.”
Expressing a tinge of disappointment, Waylen patiently asked, “And what comes after? A blind date arranged by the Evans family? Rena, what about me? What are your plans for us?”
After meandering through his thoughts for a considerable duration, he eventually reached his point- he wanted her commitment!
Rena didn’t consider herself to be cold-hearted.
She had tasted the bitterness of love and was aware of Waylen’s fondness for her. However, she was not prepared for marriage now. It was not a necessity for them, nor was it an immediate priority for her.
While she found happiness in his company, she couldn’t predict the future. Perhaps one night, he would receive a call from the Coleman family and leave her behind once again..
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThus, Rena continued cooking, keeping her silence.
The room fell into a profound stillness, punctuated only by the gentle sound of running water.
He understood the meaning behind her silence.
Slowly, he released his embrace and uttered softly, “I’m going to have a cigarette.”
Rena glanced up and cautioned, “Don’t smoke too much. I’ve noticed you’ve been smoking constantly lately.”
“Are you genuinely concerned about me?” Waylen mocked.
Rena turned around, a smile gracing her lips.