Affection shone in Waylenâs gaze, his eyes an affirmation of his love.
Rena lay on his lap and murmured, âI really donât want such a compensation.
It will only make me worry about you.
Waylen, donât use the trick of injuring yourself, please.
â
Waylenâs voice was hoarse.
He whispered, âRena, Iâm afraid youâll be unhappy.
â
He had regained his memory.
He was not sure that their relationship in Renaâs heart was still the same as before, so he⦠He did use a self- injury trick, but Rena easily saw it through.
âYouâre too smart.
â Rena didnât say anything more.
As she nestled against him, she murmured, âWaylen, letâs age without regrets, as Jarrod wished.
Letâs love each other, day after day, and let our actions speak the words we hold in our hearts.
â
Waylenâs heart swelled, a deep gratitude for her presence settling over him.
With a heartfelt promise, he agreed, his voice carrying an unspoken vow.
Later, Rena coaxed him to finish the meal and intended to apply heat to his legs with a warm towel.
Waylen wanted to joke with her, but the death of Jarrod weighed heavy in his mind.
At last, he smiled faintly.
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As night dr@ped the world in its inky embrace, Rena succumbed to slumber, her breathing a gentle rhythm of peace.
In the quiet of the night, Waylen found himself drawn to a photograph tucked away in a drawer.
The image before him bore a striking resemblance to Rena, yet it wasnât her.
The woman captured in the frame was Zoey of Czanch, Mark and Reinaâs mother.
In the soft glow of the room, Waylenâs gaze lingered on the photograph, his thoughts a private whisper to the past.
The back of the photograph held a message, inked with longing.
âI miss my beloved Zoey And so, the events of the day whispered in his mind, a gentle reminder of Jarrodâs plea.
In his final moments, he had asked a favor of Waylen, a favor that resonated in the quiet depths of his soul.
Jarrod asked Waylen to return the photo to Zoey in Czanch.
Jarrod said that he had failed a woman before, and now he saved Rena to erase his own sinsâ¦
Waylen knew it was time to heed Jarrodâs request.
Without a word, Waylen embraced the decision, a promise he would keep to himself.
The night deepened, shadows dancing across the room.
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Waylen watched over her, his fingers tracing the contours of her face, his thoughts a cascade of emotions.
In the hush of the night, he leaned down and placed a soft ki*s upon her forehead, a whisper of his presence.
âWhy are you awake?â His voice, a quiet murmur, reached her ears,
Rena wrapped her arms around his waist and murmured back, âWaylen, Iâm afraid, Iâm afraid itâs a dream.
Iâm afraid when I wake up, you wonât be by my side anymore.