beseeching Darren for permission to have Rena under his care temporarily.

Waylen took on the mantle of chauffeur, ensuring her safe passage to and from school.

Initially resistant, Darren’s resolve eventually wavered after an all-night session of chess with Waylen.

At the break of dawn, consent was granted.

With Eloise’s assistance, Rena’s belongings were swiftly assembled, and Waylen escorted her away.

Downstairs, he loaded Rena’s suitcase into the car’s trunk.

However, her demeanor spoke of unrest, her expression far from jubilant.

As he settled into the driver’s seat and secured his seatbelt, a casual question slipped from his lips.

“You’re not enthusiastic about living with me?”

unease settled upon

a brief silence later, she whispered softly,

certain of my

of being controlled, of things

formed between her brows as she continued, “I’m not

were full of

she was really tempted, but she

day you grow weary of me or

tears welled up

grievance, a genuine affection for

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touch was gentle as he caressed her

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