NovelBarHowever, their shared history of parenthood was a profound and sorrowful bond that couldn’t easily be forgotten. Gradually, Rena regained her composure and graced Waylen with a faint smile before turning away and entering the bustling banquet hall.
Waylen’s eyes bore an intensity, fixated upon her…
Rena was undeniably different from before.
Desperately desiring to engage in casual conversation with Rena, Waylen found himself disheartened by the fact that they were not seated at the same table. Surrounding him were a group of distinguished business magnates, all of whom Roscoe had painstakingly invited. Waylen’s mind wandered aimlessly as he attempted to socialize and discuss matters of business with his companions.
However, his gaze remained fixed on Rena.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtRegret washed over Rena as she found herself in this setting.
She had never anticipated encountering Waylen so soon after her return. Every time she laid eyes on him, a flood of unpleasant memories would resurface, causing her distress.
Throughout the night, Rena maintained a solemn silence.
Though aware of Waylen’s gaze upon her, she deliberately chose to ignore it.
Later, Zack approached Rena for business matters. The clamor within the banquet hall made it difficult to converse. In a hushed tone, Zack whispered into her ear.
After a brief moment of contemplation, Rena nodded in agreement.
Zack smiled and departed.
The sight of Zack in such close proximity to Rena stoked Waylen’s jealousy but he found himself powerless to intervene.
Someone exerted pressure on Waylen, goading him to indulge in alcohol, “Waylen, what’s the matter with you tonight? You haven’t had a single drink yet… What’s this? Are you afraid that consuming too much wine will result in a disastrous outcome?”
Waylen offered a wistful smile. “I drove here on my own. My apologies, Mr. Williams.”
Dudley Williams, the proprietor of the esteemed six-star hotel, had noticed Rena’s presence earlier and surmised what Waylen was feeling.
In a lowered voice, Dudley inquired, “Rena has returned?”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWaylen simply nodded.
Empathizing with Waylen’s torment, Dudley downed a few glasses of wine, endeavoring to uplift his spirits. “Waylen, I believe Rena must be moved by your discreet private life. You’re so… Why did Rena leave, though?”
Without further delay, Waylen hurriedly left in pursuit of Rena.
Rena had already departed ahead of time.
Vera had mentioned a private after-party scheduled for later but Rena declined, for she had no desire to attend.
Taking the elevator to the hotel’s ground floor, Rena discovered a black limousine awaiting her in the parking lot.
As she stepped out, the driver courteously opened the car door for her.
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