So he treated her with utmost care, walking on eggshells every single day.
He was afraid that she’d abandon him one day because of their dull life.
As for the reunion, it was postponed for another month due to some unspecified reasons. By the time it was to be held, it was close to October.
Rena went shopping with Cecilia to prepare for the event.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAs a prominent model, Cecilia was earning a lot now. She slowly became financially independent and moved out of the Fowler family’s house with Edwin. Rena was taken aback by Cecilia’s decision, finding it incredible.
But she remained oblivious to Cecilia’s true reason for moving out.
It was because Mark had once proclaimed that he Liked independent women that Cecilia took it seriously.
Exhausted after shopping, they sat down for coffee.
Coincidentally, they ran into Vera there, which took them by surprise.
Vera looked at her old friend from head to toe and sighed. “Have you found the fountain of youth? Your skin looks even more dewy than the last time we met. Or is it because you have a wonderful sex life?
Rena didn’t want to disclose her private affairs, so she just smiled.
In reference to the reunion, Vera sighed. “It’s been so long since the last reunion. I wonder how everybody’s doing now.”
Suddenly, Vera’s eyes took on a gossipy look and she whispered in a hushed tone, “Remember Aline? She became the mistress of a coal magnate, eventually replacing the bastard’s first wife. She’s become complacent now. Oh, and Harold’s still alone! Ha!”
Rena listened to her gossip quietly.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmCecilia also remained silent.
They hadn’t heard Harold’s name in a long time now, and it almost felt surreal to be hearing about him now.
After coffee, Cecilia went ahead. Vera also had to leave to pick up her son from school.
Alexis had an afterschool activity that day, so Rena decided to stay a little longer in the mall before picking her daughter up. Thinking about the class reunion reminded her of the time she had lost her virginity to Waylen on the night of their last reunion.
Women always remembered their first time clearly.
Overwhelmed by the memory, she felt a sudden impulse to get away.
She called Waylen and asked him to pick Alexis up, saying she had to deal with something.
Waylen didn’t answer her right away. He just stayed silent.