Half an hour later, the car arrived at the entrance of Waylenâs apartment building.
As Waylen parked the car, Cecilia looped her arm through Renaâs, Leading her upstairs.
The apartmentâs door swung open, revealing a blue vase atop the entrance table, adorned with white roses.
Stepping inside, Renaâs eyes took in the baroque-style decor, and her gaze landed on the piano once played by Louis II.
A sense of familiarity washed over Rena, her heart skipping a beat.
Everything felt uncannily familiar, as though she had lived in this space in a previous life.
The ambiance mirrored her own desires, resembling the home she had envisioned.
Lost in her thoughts, Rena found herself drawn to the vase, her fingers grazing its surface.
âDo you find it appealing?â A voice behind her broke the trance.
The sound jolted Rena, causing her to turn around.
Waylenâs enigmatic presence met her gaze, his handsome features seemingly unpredictable.
He stared at her with his deep eyes.
Renaâs heart raced, her legs threatening to buckle beneath her.
Honesty compelled her to speak.
âI do like this style of decor.
Itâs strangely familiar, as though Iâve seen it in a dream before.
â
Her expression hinted at her confusion.
Waylenâs desire to hold her close was palpable, yet he restrained himself, recognizing that the timing wasnât right.
A gentle smile graced his lips as he responded, âAs long as it resonates with you.
â
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Renaâs gaze wavered, unable to meet his intense stare.
Changing the topic, she turned to Cecilia.
âWerenât you going to show me the piano?â
Cecilia eagerly seized the opportunity, playfully dragging Rena along.
âThis place used to be so different.
It was all black and white, cold and distant⦠But recently, Waylen inexplicably redecorated it.
I believe he did it for someone special.
â
Ceciliaâs forthrightness created a delicate atmosphere between the trio.
Rena couldnât help but cast a curious glance at Waylenâ¦
Waylen gracefully removed his coat in the hallway before following Rena into the room.
Rena found herself involuntarily gazing at him.
Waylen exuded a magnetic confidence with every step he took.
His handsome features were enough to captivate anyone.
He approached Rena and gently placed his hand on her shoulder, his tone casual as he suggested, âDo you like it? Take a seat and play.
â