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Though Howard had been discreet, not overstepping any boundaries, his constant presence and thoughtful gestures, like bringing her favorite coffee, hinted at more than mere friendship.

Renee even suspected the anonymous flowers on the first day of class were his doing.

She had maintained a careful distance with Howard and kept interactions formal to avoid any misunderstandings.

“You…” Renee gently reminded him, “Howard, you’re aware I’m married, right?”

“know,” he acknowledged, looking down. “Your husband is Marcelo.”

“Even knowing that, you…”

“But Renee, that doesn’t deter me.”

Realizing his boldness, Howard quickly clarified, “I don’t intend to disrupt your marriage. I just…I wanted you to know that you’re someone worth liking, regardless of your marital status.”

He had noticed her apparent unhappiness with Marcelo and couldn’t help but admit to himself that,

despite her marriage, he still harbored feelings for her.

“Thank you, Howard,” Renee said, her smile genuine, adding a touch of warmth to her otherwise pale face.

Howard, unable to hide his longing, asked hesitantly, “So…do you think there might be a chance for us in

the future?” His eyes searched hers, hopeful.

Renee contemplated a potential future without Marcelo. “I’m sorry, Howard, but no.”

She saw the light of hope in Howard’s eyes dim, and a twinge of guilt momentarily gripped her. She sighed. “Howard, you’re a wonderful person, truly. It’s not just a ‘nice guy‘ label, I mean it. You deserve

someone who can fully appreciate you.”

Howard couldn’t bring himself to acquiesce to her words.

To him, Renee had always been the one.

He shook his head, believing she couldn’t perceive the radiance she had brought into his life.

Renee continued, “Howard, when I refuse you, it’s not about you; it’s about me.” She sighed, her laughter tinged with self–mockery, “I already have someone I like.”

“Can you…tell me who?” Howard asked tentatively.

He had gathered some information about Renee and Marcelo’s marriage, which remained shrouded in mystery. The sudden incident with Vivian had only deepened the enigma.

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Many remained skeptical about whether Renee was genuinely Marcelo’s wife.

Their marriage was shrouded in mystery!

Howard spoke. “Is it Da…” But he was cut off by Renee

“Marcelo. The person I like is Marcelo. I’m sorry, How…”

Renee abruptly stopped, her attention drawn to the door.

It stood ajar, revealing a man with a food thermos in hand, unclear how long he had been standing there.

It was Marcelo!

Marcelo’s face was a mask of inscrutability, his eyes unwaveringly fixed on Renee.

No matter how she looked at him, he remained impassive, as if he were a statue.

Renee, puzzled by his thoughts, found the situation increasingly ridiculous.

She had taken pains to conceal her emotions.

Her desire for a prompt divorce and her yearning to put distance between them intensified as the days

passed.

And yet, there she was, having spilled everything before him.

Embarrassed, Renee averted her gaze to the window, feigning ignorance of his presence and her own

confessions.

“Renee, I understand now, thank you.” Howard expressed his gratitude for her frankness.

After Howard exited the room, Marcelo seemed to snap out of his daze, holding the food thermos, and approached Howard.

He inquired, “How did you learn my wife was here?”

“A gentleman informed me,” replied Howard, his demeanor calm and courteous.

“Mr. King, I hope you value what you possess. Likewise, I won’t abandon my own pursuit.”

pursuit will always be futile as she is and will continue

King,” Howard said, unfazed

determined to rise to

was described as

once

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now, he believed Howard truly

to Renee, Howard never

simple: to reveal his true feelings to

that even if she rejected him, he would

of his enduring affection for her that

Angland. Such long–standing devotion often resonated

King, it was young Mr. Lambert who tipped off Howard,” a bodyguard

Why would Daniel intervene?

Renee seemed

dwell

admission. “The person I like

to rain on parched earth, a flicker of hope that set his heart racing and soul

sensation unparalleled,

moments.

had confessed to developing feelings

had told him

Didn’t she mean that?

did you tell Howard about Renee’s location in the hospital? Didn’t you realize he was trying to steal

let it slip; it won’t happen again,” Daniel replied,

to get Howard to be with

upbringing had been so skewed; he never learned what true

a late brother,

Daniel would

Renee, still so young, to have

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that moment, Marcelo walked

food thermos, releasing

room.

making mushroom chicken strip porridge.” Renee’s voice was tense, a

it specially for my wife,” Marcelo

meal table, and placed the porridge

porridge had been a specialty of the shop until two years ago.

it vanished

Renee said, turning to the window, an air of detachment

you refusing to eat just

him. This indifference, colder than that of

what he had heard earlier, that she liked

face towards his. “Renee, if

divorce?”

was fierce, like a cat whose tail had been trodden on. Her beautiful eyes were

tears in an instant.

blink, those tears trailed

you pain?” Confused, Marcelo let go immediately. “Where does

feverish again, reached to feel her

slapped his hand

face, overwhelming her with a sense

divorce. Why did he need

did he have to emphasize

he

it, claiming her confession was

decided against dragging Howard further into

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she admitted, “Yes, Marcelo, I do have feelings for

broke through, sorrow etching

Her feelings…

had finally acknowledged

Marcelo’s heart raced.

his heart soaring, even on hearing

cupping her face, gently

tenderness left Renee momentarily

defensive hedgehog, wanting to

Her usually calm demeanor shattered, almost yelling. “I seek mutual

leave me! Now, right

plea for separation was cut off by his kiss, her

and noses just touching, his eyes filled with affection. “I like you too. Renee, the love

surprise, meeting his intense

had shown her moments of

seemed to hint

enough to offer it?” Renee’s

appeared too

a complete understanding of what love truly entailed. Nonetheless, he

to think expressing love in words

lips met her

continued, “With everything I’ve been through, life just hardened me up. I couldn’t let my