Waylen’s smile, a tantalizing dance of charm, graced his elegant features, an allure that held captive hearts.
Despite his captivating appeal, it was an open secret within Duefron that Waylen’s heart was steadfastly devoted to Rena. Even amidst the bloom of her pregnancy, his fidelity remained unyielding, his heart untouched by the Lure of frivolous pursuits.
There was no scandalous affairs about him.
As the night unfolded, the stage was set for Rena‘s entrance.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAmidst the crowd of supporting roles, Rena‘s grace shone like a beacon.
The host was trying to make the atmosphere more interesting. He took a few steps forward and said with a smile, “Then let’s invite Mrs. Fowler to stand on the stage and say a few words for these performers to motivate them.”
Unable to refuse his enthusiastic invitation, Rena went to the stage directly.
The microphone’s embrace, her voice carrying a gentle cadence, brought a hush to the audience. She turned around to look at the young performers, among whom Harrison was the one close to her
Her humility revealed a heart unburdened by the trappings of stardom “I hope you can work harder after you get into the public’s sight. The world is vast and you have to rely on yourself.”
Applause, a symphony of approval, swelled through the air, a chorus of support for the newly crowned talents.
The young performers also applauded with excitement.
Since then, their careers in the entertainment circle began.
Yet, amidst the fervor of the moment, fate took a harrowing turn.
A dance of destiny unfolded above Rena, a crystal lampshade suspended in the air. A calamitous accident sent the lampshade crashing toward Rena’s fragile form. The sharp front just penetrated through the emerald, making a harsh sound, and finally fell to the ground, a scene of terror and chaos as the debris scattered all around.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAt this time, the crystal chandelier, which weighed over a hundred pounds, was about to falter. At last, the tensed rope couldn’t bear the weight and a part of the chandelier smashed down directly.
Rena stood frozen in place, unable to move an inch.
In a heartbeat, a hero emerged from the shadows. Harrison, a beacon of courage, shielded Rena from the descending disaster. Blood stained his forehead, his sacrifice a testament to his valiance. Then a bigger part of the chandelier fell towards his forehead.
But fate’s cruel hand still loomed, the chandelier’s descent unrelenting. There would be no possibility for him to survive if he got hit.
In an instant, the universe held its breath as the unthinkable transpired.
Waylen intercepted the chandelier’s deadly trajectory.