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

Continental GT stood parked

by the cheerful spring breeze, an air of gloom

physique had slimmed down, yet his

situation any longer, she

a profound gaze, she

said, his voice filled with tenderness, “Allow

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

cautioning Eloise to take care

Eloise hailed a taxi and departed for

cigarette, opened the car door and

into

her movements lacked

her in the car, taking

gaze remained fixed on her feet as he softly

your foot still

a glance at her feet and

I

turned his gaze to Rena, hesitating before confessing, “Rena, I care for you. I don’t want us to break up. Let’s start

Rena listened in silence.

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exhibited neither joy nor sorrow, as if

even smiled and proposed, “Waylen, let’s find a

upon the steering wheel, curled

he smiled

later, he escorted her to

a reservation in advance, the establishment

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

Rena had

to win

shatter her heart and then seek to

always within the limits of his own willingness, whereas Rena had poured her entire being into this relationship. She had fallen in love

backgrounds, she had been compelled to acquire skills she

Flower arrangement, pastries…

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

Rena found the entire

finally said in a soft, composed

gazed at her

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

refused to evade his gaze, her response accompanied

all ties. No more contact, no calls, no texts on special occasions or

Rena concluded her statement…

a waiter and placed an order, stating, “Two

a smile, the waiter responded, “Certainly, Mr. Fowler. Your

but interject, her voice tinged

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to discuss the matter further, stating,

presented before them, it was only

he had been eating for quite some time,

remorse. He yearned for her to retract her statement about breaking

had firmly resolved to end their relationship, how

his lips with a napkin,

“Have you made up your mind? Are you truly

life together for an extensive period and shared countless intimate moments, Waylen believed there was

her

have thoroughly contemplated it. Let us

he had

caused Rena distress and unhappiness, it was

an uncomfortable conversation

customary to offer something when parting ways with a woman. This gesture would be a testament to his appreciation for the time

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

held a value worth hundreds of millions of dollars, which would

Rena had never been motivated by material

Rena did not exhibit annoyance. Instead, she responded lightly,

himself

unwavering gaze upon

retrieved a checkbook. With deliberate movements, he inscribed the figure of

a composed and respectful manner, he slid

end. If you require any assistance in the future, feel free

not refuse

folded the check, tucking it

& Stay

I still have some personal belongings in

lighting it and

no longer reside there these days. Once you have retrieved your belongings, you can hand the

Rena graciously thanked Waylen.

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

Rena politely declined.

trying times, Mr. Fowler…

steps, Rena gradually exited the

his gaze fixed upon her slender figure through the glass

the sunlight

made her way to

mission to restore its former state. She had arranged for a team of workers to remove the newly added curtains and reinstall the old ones, as well as discard all the vases and ornaments she

meticulously packed up both her worn and unworn clothes,

every trace of her belongings from

she bid farewell to was the beloved

evidence of her existence within the apartment, leaving behind

upon Snowball, her faithful companion who I had previously been a

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

of responsibility, Rena decided to take Snowball

the dog along, opting to sell

million dollars she had received from Waylen, were generously donated

ache in her foot, serving as

his work at the law

was at the peak

his

&

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

the envelope and extracted a

was the key to

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 her. I have no use for those things

raised his gaze

discover it when you return home tonight. Nonetheless, Miss Gordon

gnawed at Waylen, he dismissed

continued working until ten o’clock in the evening before

of his apartment, he felt an unwelcome hesitation before

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

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

his surroundings, an indescribable sensation coursed

grown accustomed to the apartment’s adornments,

now everything had returned to its

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

and embarked on a quest to find traces

the bedroom, the kitchen, the living

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