Turning to Rena, he added, Rena, weve got great genes. We shouldve had more kids when we were younger.


    Rena rested against her seat, speaking softly. You were swamped when we were younger. Hospital visits for transfusions,wsuits abroad.


    When would you find time for a baby? Feeling guilty, Waylen reached out to caress Renas still lovely face, saying gently, Thats all in the past, sweetheart. But you remember every bit of it.


    Rena turned to him, nting a kis on his lips.


    In that moment, Waylen felt content.


    The next day, Melissa headed to work.


    To her surprise, Albert showed up at thepany. 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 CEOs office, Albert settled on the couch. He reached for a smoke but thought better of it.


    Melissa, I heard youre expecting.


    Melissa was mid-pour and froze at his words. Howd you find out? She figured Albert had a line to Jessie but he surprised her, grinning.


    Elsie spilled the beans.


    Melissas radar pinged.


    Setting the tea gently on the table, she prodded, asking, Youre still in touch with Elsie? Albert gave a faint smile.


    Melissa figured Albert still had feelings for Jessie, but what could he do? He was hitched now.


    Ina few months, hed 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, Hows she doing? Melissa eyed him briefly before replying, Same old. Her family business is still struggling, but shes grinding away.


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    Alberts heart sank but he didnt press further.


    Before leaving Melissas office, he picked up the transfer letter from the table, murmuring, You probably wont need this. But Melissa