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,

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

entrance, a resplendent golden Bentley Continental GT stood

the cheerful spring breeze, an air

slimmed down,

she needed to convey her

whose eyes held a profound gaze, she initiated

said, his voice filled with tenderness, “Allow me to drive

desire for closure, Eloise interjected, “I’ll get a cab. Rena,

cautioning Eloise to take care on

hailed a taxi and

door and gently urged, “Please, step into the

settled into the

she could walk now, her movements lacked agility. Her

her in the car, taking his time to

remained fixed on

foot

cast a glance at her

improved. I appreciate

gaze to Rena, hesitating before confessing, “Rena, I care for you. I don’t want us to break up. Let’s start anew. I will never see her again;

Rena listened in silence.

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neither joy nor sorrow, as if she were an

proposed, “Waylen, let’s find a

upon the steering wheel, curled

he smiled

escorted her to an

made a reservation in advance, the establishment was

for a solitary cup of coffee. Her delicate fingers delicately grazed the surface of the porcelain, a reflection of the bitterness that

Rena had discerned Waylen’s true

attempting to win her

wasn’t it profoundly hypocritical to shatter her heart and then

his own willingness, whereas Rena had poured her entire being into this relationship. She had fallen

different family backgrounds, she had been compelled to

Flower arrangement, pastries…

Rena to abandon her home and pursue further studies in Flirean, all in the pursuit of aligning herself

upon it now, Rena found the entire situation

in a soft, composed tone, “Waylen, let us bring an end to this

at her

replied slowly, “Perhaps it is wise for us to separate temporarily and

his gaze, her

this relationship,’ I mean we break all ties. No more contact,

Rena concluded her statement…

summoned a waiter and placed an order, stating,

Fowler. Your dishes will be served

but interject, her voice

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declined to discuss the matter further,

were presented before them, it was only Waylen who engaged in consuming the

had been eating for quite

awaiting Rena’s remorse. He yearned for her to retract her

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

dabbed his lips with a napkin,

“Have you made up your mind? Are you truly determined to

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

nodded, her

contemplated it. Let us bring

woman he had ever wooed.

distress and unhappiness, it was better

an uncomfortable

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

“I will arrange for Jazlyn to transfer ownership of the apartment

of millions of

motivated by material wealth in her

as Waylen broached the topic, Rena did not exhibit annoyance. Instead, she

found himself slightly

maintained her unwavering gaze upon

retrieved a checkbook. With

in a composed and respectful manner, he slid the signed check

If you require any assistance in the future,

did not refuse his

check, tucking it away in her

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expressing her gratitude, she made one final request. “Mr. Fowler, I still

extracted a cigarette, lighting it and

a profound depth as he offered a smile. “Very well. I no longer reside there these days. Once you have retrieved

Rena graciously thanked Waylen.

her seat, preparing to depart. Waylen, somewhat adhering to gentlemanly conduct, entertained the notion of driving

Rena politely declined.

“I appreciate your assistance to my father during these trying times, Mr. Fowler… Now, we

steps, Rena

seated, his gaze fixed upon her slender figure through the glass door. Suddenly, a twinge of pain flickered

the sunlight

made her way to

remove the newly added curtains and reinstall the

worn and unworn clothes, along with her jewelry, and dispatched them to the auction

trace of her belongings from the place she once called

bid farewell to was the beloved piano named Morning

of just one day, Rena successfully erased any evidence of her existence within the apartment, leaving behind a void as

upon Snowball, her faithful companion who I had previously

past few days, Snowball had been struggling to eat properly due to

to take Snowball with her as she

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

sale, combined with the fifty million dollars she

accomplished, Rena couldn’t help but feel a faint ache in her foot,

during which Waylen immersed himself in his work at the law office, celebrating a triumphant victory

the peak

on his office

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and discreetly handed him an envelope, explaining, “Miss Gordon visited

envelope and extracted

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 her. I have no use for those things

Waylen’s attention. He raised his gaze to meet hers

enigmatically, “You’ll discover it when you return home tonight. Nonetheless, Miss Gordon has indeed moved

gnawed at Waylen, he dismissed it without giving

continued working until ten o’clock in the

of his apartment, he felt an unwelcome hesitation before

would anyone eagerly await his arrival or prepare a meal for

his car, he lit a cigarette,

on the lights. As he surveyed his surroundings, an indescribable sensation coursed through him, causing his scalp to tingle and his pores to

grown accustomed to the apartment’s adornments,

everything had returned to its

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

tossed his coat aside and embarked on a

kitchen, the living room

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