Rena’s heart sank with sorrow.

She embraced Eloise tightly, tears streaming down her face. “Why must you leave? I want you to stay.”

Eloise contemplated her response but chose to remain silent.

Earlier at the cemetery, Eloise had surmised that Lyndon might be Rena’s biological father,

If Rena went to Lyndon, perhaps her life would be much easier in the future,

Rena shook her head resolutely. “I won’t go anywhere. Eloise, I will stay by your side,”

A soft sigh escaped Eloise’s lips.

She was ata loss as to how to handle Rena’’s situation. She loved Rena dearly, yet Rena was not her biological daughter. Now that Darren was gone and Rena had found her real father, Eloise could no longer be selfish and cling to her…

Enfolding Eloise in her embrace, Rena whispered, her voice filled with vulnerability, “If I were to call you ‘Mom,’ would you stay?”

Eloise’s body stiffened, her emotions in tumult.

Rena clung to Eloise even tighter, refusing to let go.

Speaking in hushed tones, Rena timidly addressed Eloise, resembling the very child Eloise first laid eyes upon.

“Mom… Please don’t go.”

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Eloise wept, the facade of strength she had been upholding since Darren’s passing crumbling away, revealing the depths of her sorrow and fear hidden within her heart.

Having lost her husband and never having children of her own, Rena now referred to Eloise as her mother.

Eloise held Rena in a tight embrace, her tears flowing freely. “I won’t leave… I will stay. Rena, I will be your mother, and I will forever be here by your side.”

Rena nestled against Eloise’s chest, finding solace in the warmth of her presence.

In the afternoon, Eloise insisted that Rena take a nap.

Upon awakening, Rena heard voices emanating from the living room.

Leaning against the wall for support, she made her way towards the source. Her eyes narrowed upon catching sight of the man seated there.

Lyndon caeuried the living room, surrounded by a multitude of precious tonics and gifts at his feet. Upon spotting Rena, his lips quivered for a prolonged moment. Eventually, he softly called out to her, “Rena!”

Rena understood the purpose behind his visit.

In a polite tone, she responded, “Thank you so much, Mr. Coleman.

However…”

Rena’s gaze shifted towards the gifts as she continued, “I truly cannot accept these.”

Lyndon locked his gaze on Rena.

The more he looked at her, the more he noticed her striking resemblance to Reina.

The more he looked at her, the more she felt like kin to him…

Reina had been married and had passed away and there was nothing Lyndon could do about it. However, Rena remained his daughter. How could he not take her back?

He longed to provide Rena with the best.

Lyndon paused momentarily before speaking up tenderly. “I have heard of your piano skills. Korbyn mentioned his desire to send you to Flirean for further study. I know of a tutor there… or I can teach you myself.”

He yearned to make amends, to shape Rena into a renowned musician.

His intentions were driven by a desire to bring solace to Reina’s spirit.

Lyndon continued to express his intentions but Rena responded with a disdainful smile.

Her gaze drifted downwards, fixating on her own feet.

The nerve injury afflicted her foot, rendering her unable to drive, let alone pursue her dreams of becoming a renowned pianist.

Flirean, the place of her aspirations, seemed out of reach.

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She chose not to disclose these details to Lyndon, simply mustering a faint smile as she replied, “Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Coleman. I believe I can manage without it. Furthermore… If there is nothing else, please excuse me. I won’t accompany you to the door.”

Rena nodded at Eloise, Signaling her to see their guest off.

Respecting Rena’s decision, Eloise collected the gifts and politely escorted Lyndon outside.

Standing before the door, Lyndon refused to relinquish his efforts. “Mrs. Gordon, you…”

Eloise’s smile was tinged with a hint of melancholy.

She uttered, “I understand your intentions but considering all that has transpired… Ultimately, the decision lies with Rena, doesn’t it? You loved your daughter dearly and I can’t blame you for that. But Rena…

She is also cherished by me and Darren.”

Upon hearing these words, Lyndon’s heart constricted with anguish.

As twilight descended and bedtime approached, Eloise tenderly applied a soothing, warm compress to Rena’s weary feet.

Gently clasping Rena’s foot, Eloise offered words of care, saying, “Ensure proper healing, dear. Let there be no lingering repercussions.”

In an attempt to conceal her true emotions, Rena feigned composure and replied, “It’s just a minor wound; it’s not a big deal.”

Observing Rena’s gradual ability to move with measured steps, Eloise refrained from dwelling too deeply on the matter.

Continuing to administer the comforting warmth to Rena’s foot, Eloise approached the conclusion of the procedure and hesitated before saying,

“Waylen has been waiting downstairs for quite some time. Would you like to see him?”

Rena was taken aback, momentarily stunned by the suggestion.

After a brief pause, she gently shook her head and responded, “I’ll speak with him in a few days. I’m not emotionally ready at the moment.”

Respecting Rena’s decision, Eloise refrained from pressing further.

Tenderly touching Rena’s head, Eloise spoke words of comfort, saying, “I may not know the intricacies of your situation but I wholeheartedly support any choices you make… Seek a deserving partner. If this man falls short, seek another. Your Mr. Right will surely come your way.” ,

Rena’s smile in response to Eloise’s words brought a sense of relief to Eloise’s heart.

Time swiftly passed and soon a week had gone since Darren’s passing, with Rena’s feet nearly restored to full health.

Accompanied by Eloise, Rena made her way to pay respects at Darren’s final resting place.

The sun beamed brightly, illuminating the vibrant flowers strewn around.

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Resting before Darren’s and Reina’s tombstone was a bouquet of freshly picked lilies.

Eloise surmised that Lyndon had left them there. Casting a glance at Rena, who discarded the bouquet nonchalantly and instead placed a handful of daisies, she couldn’t help but emit a soft sigh,

lingered in the cemetery for an extended period, emerging only when the approaching noon signaled

a resplendent golden Bentley Continental GT stood parked and Waylen leaned against it, engrossed in his

being surrounded by the cheerful spring breeze, an air of gloom enveloped

slimmed down, yet his handsomeness

situation any longer, she needed to convey her thoughts to him

Waylen, whose eyes held a profound gaze, she

his voice filled with tenderness,

“I’ll get a cab. Rena, you have a conversation

cautioning Eloise to take care on her

long, Eloise hailed a

extinguished his cigarette, opened the car door and gently urged, “Please, step

into the

movements lacked agility. Her injury occasionally caused

taking his time to buckle

fixed on her feet

foot

cast a glance at her

improved. I

I don’t want us

Rena listened in silence.

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sorrow, as if

and proposed, “Waylen, let’s find a

fingers, resting upon the steering wheel, curled

silence, he smiled and replied,

escorted her to an upscale

advance, the establishment was exclusively

indulging in any food; instead, she opted for a solitary cup of coffee. Her delicate fingers delicately grazed the surface of the porcelain, a reflection of the bitterness

Rena had discerned Waylen’s true

to win

profoundly hypocritical to shatter her heart and then seek

the limits of his own willingness, whereas Rena had poured

family backgrounds, she had been compelled to acquire

Flower arrangement, pastries…

Rena to abandon

found the

Rena finally said in a soft, composed tone, “Waylen,

gazed at

slowly, “Perhaps it is wise for us to separate

to evade his gaze, her

we break all ties. No more contact, no calls, no texts on special

Rena concluded her statement…

waiter and placed an order, stating, “Two set

“Certainly, Mr. Fowler. Your dishes will be served

couldn’t help but interject, her voice tinged with

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matter further,

them, it was only Waylen who engaged in

eating for quite some time, he

yearned

would only yield sorrow. Since Rena had firmly resolved to end their relationship, how could she

lips with a napkin, composing

“Have you made up your mind? Are you

an extensive period and shared countless intimate moments, Waylen believed there was no valid reason for them to sever their bond entirely due to

her resolve

it. Let us

he had ever wooed.

pondered that if this relationship caused Rena distress and unhappiness,

so, an

offer something when parting ways with a woman. This gesture would

arrange for Jazlyn to transfer ownership

worth hundreds of millions of dollars,

never been motivated by material

broached the topic, Rena did not exhibit annoyance. Instead, she responded lightly, “I have no interest in the

himself

unwavering gaze upon

his pocket and retrieved a checkbook. With deliberate movements, he inscribed the

a composed and respectful manner,

“Rena, our relationship has come to an end. If you require any assistance in the future, feel free to contact

not

check, tucking it

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made one final request. “Mr. Fowler, I still have

it

offered a smile. “Very well. I no longer reside there these days. Once you have retrieved your belongings, you can hand the key

Rena graciously thanked Waylen.

to depart. Waylen, somewhat adhering to gentlemanly conduct, entertained the notion of

Rena politely declined.

she smiled and said, “I appreciate your assistance to my father during these trying times, Mr. Fowler… Now, we are even. From this point forward… We will never

steps, Rena

figure through the glass door. Suddenly, a twinge of

the sunlight had grown

made her

state. She had arranged for a team of workers to remove the newly added curtains and reinstall the old

meticulously packed up both her worn and unworn clothes, along with her jewelry, and dispatched them to

determined to clear out every trace of her belongings from the place she once

farewell to was

any evidence of her existence within the apartment, leaving behind

gaze upon Snowball, her faithful companion who I had

had been struggling to eat properly due to Rena’s

a sense of responsibility, Rena decided to

half a year with Waylen, she chose to only take the dog along, opting to sell the jewelry, clothes and even the piano

proceeds from the sale, combined with the fifty million dollars she had received from Waylen, were generously donated

feel a faint ache in her foot,

work at the

was at the peak of his

on his office door

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envelope, explaining, “Miss Gordon visited yesterday and requested that

envelope and extracted a key

key to his own

he silently examined the key, he inquired, “Did you happen to visit there? Were Rena’s belongings, the clothes and jewelry, taken by her? If not, kindly arrange for their return to

catching Waylen’s attention. He raised his gaze

return home tonight. Nonetheless, Miss Gordon has

feeling gnawed at Waylen, he dismissed it

o’clock in the evening before finally heading

his apartment, he felt an unwelcome

prepare a meal for him

he sat in his car, he lit a cigarette, momentarily delaying

he surveyed his surroundings, an indescribable sensation coursed through him, causing

to the apartment’s adornments, which were meticulously

returned to its previous

apartment resembled a showroom, impeccably cold and perfectly aligned with Waylen’s aesthetic preferences but

coat aside and embarked on a quest to find traces of

the living room and even the

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