NovelEnglishTell me, Waylen. How is that any different from keeping a lover?”
Waylen replied, “I was just trying to help. | don’t have a romantic interest in her.”
Rena didn’t want to have this conversation again.
She stood up and walked to her bedroom’s French window. Gazing at the blackness outside, she murmured, “You allow her to get close to you. You allow her to provoke your legal wife.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtYou have already crossed the line.
If the chauffeur hadn’t been with you today, | bet you would’ve pushed your limits.
You would’ve gone to her apartment and let her take your coat. You would’ve let her touch you and kiss you. You would’ve taken her as your lover. You would’ve let her replace Elvira in your heart.”
Feeling unsettled, Waylen grabbed a cigarette and lit it. He was shaking so badly that he almost burned himself while lighting up.
After a while, he said, “You didn’t have to say such harsh words, Rena.”
Rena didn’t quarrel with him.
She just whispered, “The truth has always been harsh, especially to those unprepared to hear it. Waylen, the only reason we still share a home is that we no longer share a bed. It’s only a matter of time now before our bond breaks completely and Mavis gets her chance to be with you. Honestly, | think you won’t refuse her.”
Rena’s heart ached as she spoke.
The truth was indeed strident.
Having had too much to drink, Waylen couldn’t stand his alcohol-induced headache anymore.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe stared at Rena’s back and thought arguing tonight wouldn’t do either of them any good.
He rubbed his forehead and muttered, “Let’s talk about this tomorrow. Go to bed.”
Rena stood still.
When she heard Waylen turn the doorknob, she called after him, “Take your shirt. | don’t want it in my trash can.”
Feeling like his wife just stabbed him in the chest, Waylen turned and looked at Rena’s back once again.
He couldn’t help wondering whether or not she truly loved him.
Did they really love each other?
After Waylen left, Rena slowly walked back to the sofa and sat down.
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