The sky was gloomy, amplifying the sadness that Rena felt. She bent down, gently touched the photo, and murmured, “Why did you say that to Harrison? Why couldn’t you let bygones be bygones, Harold? Why couldn’t you let it go?”
If Harold had moved on, he wouldn’t have been gone too soon.
Life and death were decreed by fate. Rena didn’t blame herself, but still, she couldn’t help feeling so grief-stricken.
Harold was born in a rich family, and he was good-looking. He should’ve lived his whole life happily. But he didn’t get everything he could’ve gotten out of Life.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“I can’t tell whether you made me suffer or I made you suffer, Harold.”
Rena’s heart ached.
Aline snapped, “He died because of you, Rena. Why are you still pretending here?”
Rena lowered her eyes and smiled bitterly. “Is that so?”
She turned around slowly and looked Aline dead in the eyes. “And what about you, huh? What did you do?”
Aline felt guilty at once.
It was also snowing that day. In order to keep Harold, Aline gave him something to eat, which made him drowsy and unfocused.
Despite feeling unwell, Harold put on his clothes and left the hotel.
On the way to Rena’s house, he met a car accident.
Rena’s gaze locked onto Aline, her eyes a window into her thoughts.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAline’s visage betrayed her, revealing a truth that Rena chose not to vocalize without solid evidence.
With an air of nonchalance, Rena’s voice carried a weight as she said,
“Aline, your affection for him was a mirage from the start to finish. Your love was never for him, but for yourself.”
To Aline, Harold seemed like an unattainable plaything, a twisted connection marred by manipulation.
Having said her piece, Rena pivoted and departed.
Her steps were deliberate, her progress aided by Wendy’s support, and her demeanor an epitome of tranquil strength.
Envy twisted Aline’s features, a potent reminder of Rena’s abundance— power, riches, and an array of admirers.
Aline’s resentment was intense. She yearned for Rena’s demise, secretly wishing that Rena’s life had been snuffed out instead of being saved by Harrison.