In a gentle tone, Waylen said, âJazlyn informed me that your father has been discharged from the hospital.
â
Rena confirmed his statement with a soft affirmation.
Gratefulness swelled within her, yet before she could express her thanks,
Waylen silenced her by gently placing his slender fingers upon her lips.
âWe are on a date tonight.
No more talks about other things.
â
Rena reclined against the back of the seat, her gaze fixed upon his striking countenance.
Waylen had abstained from physical intimacy for an extended period, leaving her uncertain of his intentions for the night.
Merely the thought of it weakened her knees.
With a delicate touch on the accelerator, Waylen drove at a leisurely pace, the car gliding along the streets.
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Duefron had been enveloped in continuous snowfall since the previous night, imparting an added layer of romance to the city.
However, the accumulated snow had yet to form a substantial presence upon the ground.
Throughout the journey, both Rena and Waylen remained silent.
Perhaps, they both understood what the night held in store.
Or⦠Perhaps, the prolonged absence of physical intimacy had engendered a sense of inhibition within them both.
To Renaâs astonishment, upon her arrival at Waylenâs apartment,
Claribel was also present.
Claribelâs face lit up with delight upon hearing Renaââs arrival.
âGood day, Miss Gordon,â greeted Claribel.
Rena couldnât help but feel a tinge of embarrassment.
However, Waylen appeared unperturbed.
He retrieved a small gift from his pocket and presented it to Claribel.
âItâs from Miss Gordon,â he stated.
Rena surmised that the gift was undoubtedly of considerable value.
Claribelâs grin stretched from ear to ear as she showered Rena with words of gratitude.
Engaging in polite conversation with them for a while, Claribel bid farewell as she went off duty for the day.
Inside the opulent dining room.
The table was adorned with an array of delectable dishes.