Turning to Rena, he added, âRena, weâve got great genes.
We shouldâve had more kids when we were younger.
â
Rena rested against her seat, speaking softly.
âYou were swamped when we were younger.
Hospital visits for transfusions, lawsuits abroad.
When would you find time for a baby?â
Feeling guilty, Waylen reached out to caress Renaâs still lovely face, saying gently, âThatâs all in the past, sweetheart.
But you remember every bit of it.
â
Rena turned to him, planting a ki*s on his lips.
In that moment, Waylen felt content.
The next day, Melissa headed to work.
To her surprise, Albert showed up at the company.
Melissa was taken aback because Albert had been in Heron for ages and had never set foot in the Duefron branch.
He looked like he was dodging someone.
In the CEOâs office, Albert settled on the couch.
He reached for a smoke but thought better of it.
âMelissa, I heard youâre expecting.
â
Melissa was mid-pour and froze at his words.
âHowâd you find out?â
She figured Albert had a line to Jessie but he surprised her, grinning.
âElsie spilled the beans.
â
Melissaâs radar pinged.
Setting the tea gently on the table, she prodded, asking, âYouâre still in touch with Elsie?â
Albert gave a faint smile.
Melissa figured Albert still had feelings for Jessie, but what could he do? He was hitched now.
In a few months, heâd have a bundle of joy.
Since they were never meant to be, Melissa avoided bringing up Jessie.
Silence hung in the air.
Out of the blue, Albert asked, âHowâs she doing?â
Melissa eyed him briefly before replying, âSame old.
Her family business is still struggling, but sheâs grinding away.
â
Albertâs heart sank but he didnât press further.
Before leaving Melissaâs office, he picked up the transfer letter from the table, murmuring, âYou probably wonât need this.
But Melissaâ¦