Waylen cast a brief glance in her direction.
He walked over to the coffee machine, preparing to brew a cup of coffee.
Knowing Rena’s fondness for coffee, he had specially acquired a quality vintage coffee machine from Ypsila, ensuring she could enjoy a delicious cup every time she visited.
Removing his coat, Waylen revealed a dark blue shirt paired with black suit pants.
The well-fitted shirt accentuated his impressive physique, showcasing his maturity and charm. Maeve couldn’t help but feel that she had finally found the perfect match for herself.
Assuming that the coffee was being made for her, she took it for granted.
Despite Waylen being a business elite, she was an A-list actress in her own right, believing she deserved someone of his caliber.
Compelled to win over his daughter, Maeve took a seat at the small round table. She too desired to relish a muffin and engage Alexis in conversation.
As she reached out her hand, Alexis swiftly snatched the last pine nut muffin, scurried over to Rena and gently fed it to her, inquiring, “Mom, is it delicious?”
Mom?
Wasn’t this woman her sitter?!
Maeve, who had experienced many things in life, now found herself feeling deeply embarrassed. When she looked at Rena once more, she dared not display the same arrogance as before, yet she clung to a glimmer of hope.
Waylen and his wife had long divorced, so perhaps this meeting was solely due to the child.
Meanwhile, Waylen approached the scene.
Placing a cup of coffee in front of Rena, he said gently, “It’s not advisable to consume excessive amounts of coffee. You should limit yourself to half a cup.”
Maeve was utterly taken aback!
That cup of coffee was not intended for her!
Unwilling to accept this reality, frustration took hold of her, and she demanded, “Why?”
She refused to believe that Waylen was unaware of her thoughts.
That night, she had knocked on his room door. He had denied her entry, but he hadn’t uttered a single harsh word, Later, she heard that he had left Hondrau that very night.
Waylen had always been careful to separate his personal and professional life.
He gently patted Rena’s shoulder and instructed, “Take Lexi to the lounge. I’ll discuss business matters with Miss Stanley.”
Recognizing that he wished to spare Maeve any embarrassment, Rena complied, lifting Alexis into her arms.
Resting her head on Rena’s shoulder, Alexis stuck out her tongue playfully at Maeve.