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,

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

resplendent golden Bentley Continental GT stood parked and Waylen leaned against

by the cheerful spring

physique had slimmed down, yet his handsomeness

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

held a profound

tenderness, “Allow

interjected, “I’ll get a cab.

Eloise to take care on her

long, Eloise hailed a

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

settled into

could walk now, her movements

in the car, taking his time to

remained fixed on her feet

your foot still

a glance at her

I appreciate

I care for you. I don’t want us to break up. Let’s start anew. I will never see her again; my interactions will solely involve the case

Rena listened in silence.

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nor sorrow, as if

smiled and proposed, “Waylen, let’s

fingers, resting upon the steering wheel, curled

he smiled and

escorted her to

advance, the establishment

cup of coffee. Her delicate fingers

days, Rena had discerned

to win her

her heart and then seek

was always within the limits of his own willingness, whereas Rena had poured her entire

different family backgrounds, she had been compelled

Flower arrangement, pastries…

Rena to abandon her home and pursue further studies in Flirean, all in the

found

coffee, Rena finally said in a soft, composed tone,

gazed at her

slowly, “Perhaps it is wise for us to separate temporarily and allow ourselves time

her response accompanied

mean we break all ties. No more contact, no

Rena concluded her statement…

summoned a waiter and placed an order, stating, “Two set

waiter responded, “Certainly, Mr. Fowler. Your dishes will be served in ten

interject, her voice

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matter further, stating, “Let us converse after

them, it was only Waylen who engaged in

quite

was awaiting Rena’s remorse. He yearned for her to retract her statement about breaking

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

his lips with a napkin,

up your mind?

believed there was

nodded, her resolve

it. Let

Rena was the only woman he had ever wooed. Now that Rena had initiated the breakup, he recognized the

pondered that if this relationship caused Rena distress and

an

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

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

a value worth hundreds of

been motivated by material wealth in her

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

himself slightly taken

unwavering gaze upon

retrieved a checkbook. With

manner, he slid the signed check

uttered calmly, “Rena, our relationship has come to an end. If you require any assistance in

not refuse his

tucking it away in

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one final request. “Mr. Fowler, I still have some personal belongings in the apartment that I would like to

lighting it and taking a

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

Rena graciously thanked Waylen.

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

Rena politely declined.

trying times, Mr. Fowler…

Rena

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

sunlight had

following day, Rena made her way to Waylen’s

remove the newly added curtains and reinstall the old ones, as well

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

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

the possessions she bid farewell to was the beloved piano named

span of just one day, Rena successfully erased any evidence of her existence within the apartment, leaving behind a void as if she had never resided there

gaze upon Snowball, her faithful

few days, Snowball had been struggling to eat properly due to Rena’s

sense of responsibility, Rena decided to take Snowball with her as she

only take the dog along, opting to sell

dollars she had received

everything accomplished, Rena couldn’t help but feel a faint ache in her foot, serving as a reminder of the absurdity

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

the peak of his

knocked on his

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explaining, “Miss

and extracted

was the key to

clothes and jewelry, taken by her? If not, kindly arrange for their return to her. I have no use

expression turned stiff, catching Waylen’s attention. He raised his gaze to

return home tonight. Nonetheless, Miss Gordon

an uneasy feeling gnawed at Waylen, he dismissed it without giving it much

continued working until ten o’clock in the

emptiness of his apartment, he felt an unwelcome hesitation before ascending

his arrival or prepare a meal for him in the place he once called

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

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

had grown accustomed to the apartment’s adornments,

returned

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

his coat aside and embarked on

the kitchen, the living room and even the

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