As the family of four departed, Rena stood on the porch, her emotions a swirling mix.
That very scene had been Renaâs unspoken longing for a considerable while, and it had finally materialized.
Waylen wrapped an arm around her shoulder, both of them observing their receding figures.
âAre you feeling emotional? I thought Mrs.
Fowler isnât as delicate as that.
â
Rena shot Waylen a quick look.
She had been aware of his feigned mental issues and hadnât talked to him for days.
Waylen, she thought, could be quite insufferable at times.
He had tampered with her phone.
Once she discovered his actions, he claimed to be mentally unwell and even proposed therapy together.
Yet, each time, he just slept inside the therapyâs office, since there was really nothing wrong with him!
Rena cast a sidelong glance at him, remarking, âI havenât forgiven you, you know.
â
Waylen wrapped his arms around her shoulders.
He pinned her against the wall, his fingers delicately brushing against her waist as he intentionally allured her with his mesmerizing features.
âSo, Mrs.
Fowler, how may I soothe your anger?
What if you also tampered with my phone?â
Rena playfully kicked him and quipped, âDonât get ahead of yourself.
Who on earth would want to tamper with your phone? You think everyoneâs as perverted as you?â
Waylen chuckled.
He nuzzled his face against her slender shoulder, a mischievous streak evident.
Rena couldnât find it in her to push him away.
There was an undeniable helplessness in dealing with him, and it seemed his antics had an effect on her.
Cecilia arrived at Markâs villa half an hour later.
The villa boasted considerable size, and the car didnât come to a halt until it had maneuvered around.
Zoey had been eagerly anticipating Ceciliaâs visit for quite some time.
While Zoey had often crossed paths with Cecilia and her children over the past few years, there was a distinct significance to the family of four arriving together in such an orderly fashion.
Moreover, Olivia, being so young, hadnât been seen by Zoey frequently.
Olivia was taking unsteady steps.