Waylen peered down at her with profound eyes.
Rena felt immense embarrassment, her voice breaking as she sobbed.
âWaylen, Iam really grateful, andâ¦â
Waylenâs heart softened.
He extended his hand to caress her long, chestnut-brown hair, his voice husky as he murmured, âIâm just going outside for a smoke, Rena.
I didnât sleep last night and this morning they drew 500 milliliters of blood from me.
Iâm exhausted.
Even if you were to undress before me, I may not have the energy to engage in intimacy with you.
â
His words caused Rena to blush deeply.
Waylen strolled outside, indulging in a few cigarettes.
The operation on Darren proved to be a success.
As Darren was wheeled out of the operating room, Eloise burst into tears of joy, tightly holding her husbandâs hand.
Renaâs grip on her fatherâs hand was equally firm.
After an entire night, Darrenâs vital signs stabilized.
If all went well, he could be discharged in a matter of weeks,
Eloise beamed with happiness and exclaimed, âThank goodness! We owe this to Waylen.
Darren⦠you have no idea how capable he is.
â
Darren smiled warmly.
As they conversed, a knock resounded on the door of the hospital ward.
Eloise assumed it was Waylen and asked Rena in a hushed voice to Open the door.
She already treated Waylen as if he were already her son-in-law.
Unexpectedly, upon opening the door, Harold stood on the other side.
Renaâs countenances darkened at once.
She prevented him from entering and inquired coldly, âWhat are you doing here ?â
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Haroldâs eyes brimmed with affection.
âIâve come to see Mr.
Gordon.
â
Aware of the need to avoid upsetting Darren, Rena restrained herself and stated, âHarold, havenât you caused enough suffering for our family? Canât we just let bygones be bygones? Please refrain from appearing before my father.
â
Harold couldnât comply.
He longed to see Rena desperately.
He couldnât help but ask, âHave you reconciled with Waylen? I know heâs the one who arranged everything for your fatherâs surgery.
â
Rena had no desire to discuss this with Harold.