Waylen smiled wryly, acknowledging Joe''s observation.


    Downing the wine in one gulp, he demonstrated his respect for Joe.


    ncing at the now-empty ss, Waylen murmured in a daze, "I caused her so much sadness. Guess it serves me right... By the way, Mr. Lockhart... Please don''t tell her about our conversation."


    Joe smiled, encouraging Waylen to drink more.


    It had been a long time since Waylen had consumed so much alcohol. Unsteadily, he walked out of the club and leaned against the back seat of his car.


    The driver''s voice, soft andforting, broke the silence. "Where should we go, Mr. Fowler?


    Waylen closed his eyes slightly, his handsome face tinged with a blush. After contemting for a moment, he responded, "Take me to the apartment."


    Half an hourter, the car came to a stop at the entrance of the apartment building.


    Waylen stepped out of the vehicle, his gaze fixated on the top floor.


    Over the past six months, he had resided in another vi, unable to muster the courage to return here. Being in this ce prevented him from finding sce in sleep, as Rena''s sorrowful face haunted his dreams.


    He took the elevator upstairs and opened the familiar door.


    The apartment remained unchanged, but Rena was no longer present.Property ? 2024 N0(v)elDrama.Org.


    The room exuded silence, and the piano, a mere relic, had lost its original owner.


    Removing his coat, Waylen approached the instrument.


    Lifting the lid and gently, he started ying the melody Rena had loved. Memories flooded his mind, taking him back to that snowy night when Rena nestled in his arms, listening to the enchanting melody he produced.


    They had been so close, yet he had failed to recognize the depths of his love for her.


    Losing her made him realize just how much he needed her.


    Seeing Rena with Zack now ignited feelings of jealousy within him. However, he also sensed that Rena simply viewed Zack as a younger brother. Perhaps she craved familial connection after having so few rtives around her.


    In this intoxicated state, his yearning for her grew stronger.


    As the final notes of the song resonated, he couldn''t resist the urge to call her


    After his numerous attempts, Rena finally answered.