Vera jested, âOh, what a good memory you have!â
Then, Cecilia accepted the gift with assurance.
After the meal, they indulged in a bit of shopping.
Later, Waylen arrived to fetch Rena.
A sleek black Maybach pulled up to the curb.
Waylen swung open the door and stepped out of the car.
During the early spring, he sported a white sweater and khaki casual pants, which gave him a youthful and handsome appearance.
Vera teased, âRena, does having such a good-looking husband ever concern you? You see, lots of girls are staring at him.
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Rena gazed at Waylen.
He was heading in her direction.
Numerous young girls sneakily admired him with sidelong glances.
Rena responded with a faint smile, âOf course it does.
But I canât keep him by my side all the time.
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Moreover, she couldnât keep a man by her side unless he was willing to do so.
Waylen had to be a responsible father now, managing the kids and handling daily Life tasks.
On top of that, he had to juggle work at two companies.
Rena doubted he had the energy and time to have any mistresses.
In a twinkling of an eye, Waylen appeared in front of Rena.
Holding Rena close in a warm embrace, he glanced at Cecilia from the corner of his eye and asked, âWould you like a ride back home?â
Cecilia whispered her decline, âNo, Iâll drive myself.
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Acknowledging Vera with a nod, Waylen departed with Rena.
As soon as their car was out of sight, Vera turned to Cecilia and sighed slightly, saying, âWaylen is becoming more handsome.
Rena was the only one who could win him over! I can still recall how he used to be such an aloof guy back in those days!â
Cecilia complained, âHe was quite the mischievous rascal!â
In a low voice, she continued, âHeâd already fallen in love with Rena and tricked me into thinking she was Tyroneâs girlfriend.
Otherwise, I wouldnât haveâ¦â
Suddenly, Harold crossed her mind, and she was momentarily taken aback.
Vera gently touched Ceciliaâs shoulder and consoled her, âLet the past stay in the past! Heâs no longer here.
We must move forward.
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Cecilia managed a smile.
Vera gave her cheek a playful pinch and remarked, âYouâre such a young and charming one!â