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,

extended period, emerging only when the approaching

GT stood parked and

by the cheerful spring breeze, an air of gloom enveloped

down, yet

evade the situation any longer, she needed to convey

eyes held a

voice filled with tenderness, “Allow me to drive you

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

to take care on her

hailed a taxi and

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

settled into

movements lacked agility. Her injury occasionally caused

in the car, taking his time to buckle

on her feet as

your foot

glance at her feet and

I appreciate your

car in motion. He turned his gaze to Rena, hesitating before confessing, “Rena, I care for you. I don’t want

Rena listened in silence.

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exhibited neither joy nor sorrow,

even smiled and proposed, “Waylen,

slender fingers, resting upon the steering wheel,

silence, he smiled

he escorted her to an upscale

the establishment was exclusively reserved for the

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 that dwelled within

Rena had

was attempting to win

wasn’t it profoundly hypocritical to shatter her

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

she had been compelled to acquire

Flower arrangement, pastries…

was the daughter of the esteemed pianist Lyndon Coleman, which had motivated Rena to abandon her home

found the

her coffee, Rena finally said in a soft,

gazed at

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

refused to evade his gaze, her response accompanied by a

No more contact, no

Rena concluded her statement…

placed an order, stating, “Two

a smile, the waiter responded, “Certainly, Mr. Fowler. Your dishes will be served

but interject, her voice

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further, stating, “Let us

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

quite some time,

He yearned for her to

dwelling on past decisions would only yield sorrow. Since Rena had firmly resolved

gently dabbed his lips

up your mind? Are you truly determined to

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

her resolve

contemplated it. Let us bring

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

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

an uncomfortable

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

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

hundreds of millions of dollars,

had never been motivated by material wealth in her

annoyance. Instead, she responded lightly, “I

himself slightly taken

unwavering gaze upon

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

composed and respectful manner,

an end. If you require any assistance in the future,

not

folded the check, tucking it away in

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still have some personal belongings in the apartment that I

cigarette, 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

Rena graciously thanked Waylen.

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

Rena politely declined.

your assistance to my father during these trying times, Mr. Fowler… Now, we are even. From this point forward…

measured steps, Rena gradually exited the

her slender figure through the

he mused, the sunlight had

made

team of workers to remove the newly added curtains and reinstall the old ones, as well as discard all the vases and

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

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

bid farewell to was the beloved

erased any evidence of her existence within the apartment, leaving behind a void as if she

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

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

to take Snowball with her as she

spent over half a year with Waylen, she chose to only take the dog along, opting to sell the jewelry,

she had received from Waylen, were generously donated to a charitable

couldn’t help but feel a faint ache in her

at the law office, celebrating a

peak

knocked on his office

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

envelope and extracted a key from

the key to his

“Did you happen to visit there? Were Rena’s belongings, the clothes and jewelry, taken by her? If not,

raised his gaze to

“You’ll discover it when you return home tonight. Nonetheless,

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

o’clock in the evening before finally

dimness and emptiness of his apartment, he felt an

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

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

his apartment and Switched on the lights. As he surveyed his surroundings,

to the apartment’s adornments, which were meticulously

everything had returned to

cold and perfectly aligned with Waylen’s aesthetic preferences but devoid

and embarked on a quest to find traces of Rena’s

scoured the bedroom, the kitchen, the living room and even

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