FreeNovelChapter 57 However, a jarring memory resurfaced within Rena's mind.
It was Cecilia's tragic demise which was allegedly a consequence of her unrequited love for Harold.
Could it be that Waylen knew all of Harold's scandalous affairs yet turned a blind eye to them? Lost in her thoughts, Rena barely noticed when Vera nudged her and said, "Don't feel sad for a man like him. He's not worth it.
"Rena shook her head in agreement, determined not to let sorrow consher spirit.
"Don't worry, I won't.
" A soft sigh then escaped Vera's lips.
"Making more money is much more important than wasting ton a man like that.
"Sensing Rena's underlying financial strain, she fished out a bank card, eager to provide assistance in her tof need.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHowever, Rena, in a soft-spoken manner, declined the offer.
"For now, I don't need it.
" Vera couldn't fathom Rena's selflessness.
She silently stared at her friend as if she was waiting for an explanation.
Rena's gesture of placing a piece of meat on Vera's plate was soon accompanied by a bittersweet revelation.
"I sold the necklace.
" Upon hearing this, Vera's eyes immediately widened in disbelief.
Barely able to utter out her words, she said in a trembling voice, "Why didn't you discuss it withfirst? That necklace was your mother's only legacy, a cherished keepsake you've worn since childhood.
Rena stayed silent and instead placed a comforting hand on Vera, seeking to console her dear friend. However, their moment of solace was abruptly interrupted by a phone on the table.
Seeing that the call was from the manager of the restaurant she worked part time, her body tensed up slightly. Anxious and hesitant, Rena answered the call, her heart sinking with each passing word.
Slowly after, she placed it down as her eyes met met her friend's with a mix of resignation and disappointment while she quietly confessed, "I've been dismissed from the restaurant.
Vera's fury surged like a huge wave, fueled by the unfairness of it all.
"This is surely all Harold's doing! What the hell is he thinking? How could someone be so annoying? Taketo him right now! How dare he treat you this way? He's betrayed you, Rena! And now all this shit?! We need to make him pay!" Recognizing Harold's cunning ploy, Rena mustered the strength to restrain her friend's impulsive retaliation. She pleaded with her friend not to confront the man since she knew his true intentions.
He only wanted to force Rena into the role of his clandestine mistress.
Overwhelmed by emotion, Vera's angry voice echoed throughout the restaurant.
"How could Harold sink so low? He's engaged to another woman and also sneaks around with Aline at the stime! And now, he dares to ask you to be his mistress?" Rena cast her eyes downward, her voice calm but tinged with sadness.
"It's all about his ego," she murmured softly.
Harold didn't truly love her.
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He couldn't bear the humiliation of relying on the Fowler family, and he sought to salvage his pride through other means. Rena, once deeply in love with him, had bechis target.
Vera's heart ached for Rena.
She pulled her friend into a comforting embrace, offering words of solace.
"Just ignore him.
He's lost his mind!" Rena nodded silently.
She was determined to leave Duefron with Eloise once her father's case was settled.
They would find a new place to call home.
Yet, guilt and sorrow lingered within her.
Her relationship with Harold had not only led to her father's incarceration but also left Eloise with a life of uncertainty.
Vera stayed by her side, offering solace and support until she had to pport until she attend to other matters and bid Rena tend to other farewell.
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