His fingers brushed against her face, a smile curving his lips.
Rena nestled deeper into his embrace, her voice soft as she probed, âCan you tell me now whatâs been troubling you?â
Waylen was hesitant, for the darkness he faced was closely tied to her.
After a moment, he said slowly, âRena, the chandelier incident in the theater was no ordinary accident.
I suspect it was deliberately orchestrated.
â
âSo you suspect Aline?â Rena straightened, her long brown hair slightly disheveled.
Her graceful movements exuded an irresistible allure, reminding Waylen of the business they ought to discuss.
Nonetheless, he found himself captivated by her charm.
Teasingly, he remarked, âThey say pregnancy clouds the mind for three years.
Are you an exception? Blame my high IQ for offsetting your intelligence.
â
He playfully touched her belly.
Flushed and slightly flustered, Rena scolded, âDonât change the subject!â Waylen reined in his emotions, speaking after a momentâs contemplation.
âI believe Aline may have bribed the electrician.
However, the man died at dusk, likely during a s@xual encounter.
â
Rena, despite her strong mind, couldnât help but tremble, fear coursing through her veins.
She furrowed her brow slightly and commented, âAline is slender; it wouldnât be easy for her to overpower a man when heâs off guard.
She must have used other means.
â
Waylenâs eyes sparkled with recognition.
Renaâs thoughts aligned with his.
The sensation of tacit agreement between them was too beautiful to disrupt.
Just as Rena was about to speak, Waylenâs phone rang.
Glancing at the caller ID, he noted it was from the detective.
Without avoiding Renaâs gaze, he answered the call.
The detectiveâs voice lowered as he said, âThe prosecutors found drugs in the deceased electricianâs stomach.
Itâs plausible that it contributed to his demise.
Otherwise, a strong man like him wouldnât be easily subdued by a woman.
Waylen replied before ending the call.
Turning his attention back to Rena, he noticed her lost in contemplation.
âWhatâs on your mind, Rena?â He playfully pinched her cheek.
Meeting his gaze, Rena responded quietly, âIâm wondering whether Haroldâs car accident was truly a coincidence or Aline had a hand in it.
â
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Waylenâs response was silence, his eyes shimmering with an intensity Rena couldnât ignore.
âWhy are you looking at me like that?â She inquired.
âYouâre just so stunning.
â
Waylenâs gentle smile accompanied his soft words.
He continued, âMentioning him again, arenât you worried I might get jealous?â
Rena nestled into his chest, her belly snugly nestled beneath his palm.
The warmth of their embrace created a cocoon of comfort in the midst of the snowy landscape.
Rena surrendered herself to the moment, entrusting her worries to Waylen.