Lying next to her was a rose so fresh that dewdrops still glittered on its delicate petals.
Rena smiled.
She picked it up and smelled it, taking in its fragrance.
She could hear a faint stir coming from downstairs, and soon, the smell of food followed.
Waylen was probably cooking breakfast in the kitchen.
Rena pulled herself out of bed and took the notebook.
Truth be told, she had found out a long time ago that Waylen was just pretending to have regained his memories, but she had humored him.
After all, both Alexis and Marcus needed a fatherâ¦
Just then, Renaâs phone rang.
It was from an unknown number.
But Rena recognized that it was Mavisâ number.
She answered it and asked in a calm tone, âDid he tell you everything?â
Mavis replied weakly, âYes.
â
After a long pause, Mavis cleared her throat and continued, âMrs.
Fowler, I had a crush on Mr.
Fowler, but a man like him doesnât belong to me.
I want to thank you for helping me.
â
Rena didnât say anything.
She didnât feel relieved even though it sounded like Mavis was giving up.
But if Mavis had to leave a mark in Waylenâs life, then Rena hoped it was a benign mark.
Finally, Rena said flatly, âIâll have someone arrange an OB-GYN for you.
â.
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From the other end of the line, Mavis seemed to be sobbing softly.
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âIm not that softhearted,â Rena said.
âBut Iâll be softhearted this one time and give you another chance to start over.
â
Then without waiting for a response, Rena hung up.
Pursing her lips, she ruminated and realized that she was a little different from before.
The old Rena wouldnât have been so controlling.
She wondered whether Waylen would hate her for this.
At the thought of her new dominating self, Rena lowered her head and smiled⦠©
After looking up, Rena found Waylen leaning against the door.
His eyes were gentle as he stared at her.