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,

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

stood

being surrounded by the cheerful spring

physique had slimmed down, yet

the situation any longer, she needed to convey

whose eyes held a

tenderness,

closure, Eloise interjected, “I’ll get a cab. Rena, you have a conversation with

Eloise to take care on

long, Eloise hailed a taxi

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

into the passenger

she could walk now, her movements lacked agility.

the car, taking his time

remained fixed on her feet as he

your foot still

cast a glance at her feet and

improved. I appreciate your

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

Rena listened in silence.

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sorrow, as if she were

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

fingers, resting upon the

silence, he smiled and replied,

an hour later, he escorted her to

in advance, the establishment

Her delicate fingers delicately grazed the surface

recent days, Rena had discerned Waylen’s true

was attempting to win

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

Rena had poured her entire being into this

been compelled to acquire skills

Flower arrangement, pastries…

Rena to abandon her home and pursue

upon it now, Rena found the entire

sipping halfway through her coffee, Rena finally said in a soft, composed tone, “Waylen, let us bring

gazed at her

extended pause, he replied slowly, “Perhaps it is wise for us

refused to evade his gaze, her

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

Rena concluded her statement…

Waylen summoned a waiter and placed

the waiter responded, “Certainly, Mr. Fowler. Your dishes

her voice tinged

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declined to discuss the matter further, stating, “Let us

were presented before them, it was only Waylen who

quite

awaiting Rena’s remorse. He yearned for her

sorrow. Since Rena had firmly

dabbed his lips with a

up your mind? Are you truly

period and shared countless intimate moments, Waylen believed there was no valid reason for them to sever

her

have thoroughly contemplated it. Let us bring our

self-esteem. Apart from Elvira, Rena was the only woman he had ever wooed. Now that Rena had initiated the breakup, he recognized

pondered that if this relationship caused Rena distress and unhappiness, it was better

an

the scion of a wealthy family, Waylen believed it was customary to offer something when parting ways with a

arrange for Jazlyn to transfer ownership

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

Rena had never been motivated by

annoyance. Instead, she

found himself

her unwavering gaze

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

manner,

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

not refuse

tucking it away in

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expressing her gratitude, she made one final request. “Mr. Fowler, I still have some personal belongings in the apartment

extracted a cigarette, lighting it and taking a long

exuded 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.

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

Rena politely declined.

trying times, Mr. Fowler… Now, we are even. From this point forward… We will never see each other

measured steps, Rena gradually

figure through the glass door. Suddenly,

the sunlight

made her way to

the newly added curtains and reinstall the old ones, as well as discard all the vases and ornaments she had

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

out every trace of her belongings from the place

the possessions she bid farewell to was the beloved piano named Morning

evidence of her existence within the apartment, leaving

gaze upon Snowball, her faithful companion who

Snowball had been struggling to eat properly due to Rena’s absence

a sense of responsibility, Rena decided to

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

million dollars she had received from Waylen, were generously donated to

couldn’t help but feel a faint ache in her foot, serving as a reminder

at the law office, celebrating a

the peak of his professional

knocked on his office

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him an envelope, explaining, “Miss Gordon visited yesterday and requested that I give this to

the envelope and extracted a

the key

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

catching Waylen’s attention. He raised his gaze to meet hers and asked,

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

Waylen, he dismissed it

in the evening

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

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

he lit a cigarette, momentarily

courage to enter his apartment and Switched on the lights. As he surveyed his surroundings, an indescribable sensation coursed through him, causing

had grown accustomed to the apartment’s adornments, which were

everything had returned

aligned with Waylen’s aesthetic preferences but devoid

and embarked on a

kitchen, the living room and even

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