When Rena turned around, her gaze fell upon Waylen.


    Her form adorned a resplendent, pure white gown.


    His attire, a ssic suit in ck and white, exuded timeless elegance.


    Across the bustling crowd, their eyes met, encapsting the essence of their prime years.


    In that fleeting instant, it seemed as if all other individuals vanished and the world fell into silence.


    With measured steps, Waylen approached Rena, his voice resonating through the hush. "Congrattions!"


    Rena stood there, utterly astounded...


    Beside Rena, Zack wore a discontented expression. He could tell that Waylen and Rena still had feelings for one another.


    It wasn''t until Waylen gently nudged Rena that she snapped back to reality.


    A sudden smile graced Waylen''s face.


    He understood that no matter the trials she had endured or the animosity she might harbor, Rena still held a fondness for his appearance. The meaning conveyed in her eyes could not deceive him.


    Waylen extended a gift to her.


    His voice carried a gentle undertone as he spoke, "Rena, in the future, I will not miss any important moments in your life."


    Suppressing her emotions, Rena refused to lose herposure in such a public setting.


    Moreover, numerous eyes remained fixed on them.


    Passing the gift to Zack with a casual gesture, she uttered with a lightness in her tone, "Mr. Fowler, your ttery is unwarranted. We are not that close and it seems unfitting for you to make such remarks. Anyway, you are a guest tonight. Enjoy your evening, Mr. Fowler,"


    With a slight nod, Rena proceeded to entertain the guests, with Zack apanying her.


    Waylen''s gaze remained fixed upon her, observing as she conversed with others and even engaged in dancing.


    asionally, her eyes would inadvertently meet his, only for her to swiftly avert her gaze, choosing not to sustain the connection.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    Throughout the course of the party, Rena executed her role wlessly.


    Yet, deep within, she alone understood her fragility and the multitude of imperfections she carried.


    A slight intoxication washed over her...


    Once the party had concluded, Rena vigorously washed her face in the bathroom, as if attempting to cleanse away more than just the remnants of the evening.


    Zack, casually leaning against the door while engrossed in his phone, yfully provoked Rena during the wait. "You appear different when Waylen is around. What''s the matter? Is he truly that exceptional? Then why did you break up. with him?


    Emerging from the bathroom, Rena''s voice turned icy as she uttered, "You have no right to inquire about my private. matters."


    Zack emitted a contemptuous snort and trailed after her. "Do you believe I wish to meddle? It''s just that I see you faltering in his presence... What is it? Has the pain inflicted upon you been so immense that you no longer dare to embrace affection? You''re only 25, yet you live as though confined by the walls of a convent. Don''t tell me you n to remain single indefinitely."