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,

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

entrance, a resplendent golden Bentley Continental GT stood parked and Waylen leaned against it, engrossed in his

the cheerful spring

down, yet his

couldn’t evade the situation any longer, she needed to convey her thoughts to

a profound gaze, she initiated

with tenderness, “Allow

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

to take

long, Eloise hailed a

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

into the passenger

walk now, her movements lacked agility. Her injury

her in the car, taking his time to buckle

remained fixed on her

your foot still

cast a glance at her feet

improved. I appreciate your

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

Rena listened in silence.

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sorrow, as if she were an impartial

smiled and proposed, “Waylen, let’s

resting upon

silence, he smiled and replied,

he escorted

establishment

coffee. Her delicate fingers delicately grazed the surface of the porcelain, a reflection of the bitterness that dwelled within

days, Rena had discerned

was attempting to win her

to shatter her heart and then seek

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

from different family backgrounds, she had been compelled to acquire skills

Flower arrangement, pastries…

Coleman, which had motivated Rena to abandon her home and pursue further studies in Flirean, all in the pursuit of aligning

Rena found the entire situation

sipping halfway through her coffee, Rena finally said in a soft, composed tone,

gazed at her

wise for us to separate temporarily and allow ourselves time to find

gaze, her

I mean we break all ties. No more contact, no calls,

Rena concluded her statement…

summoned a waiter and placed an order,

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

help but interject, her voice

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to discuss the matter further, stating, “Let us converse after the

them, it was only Waylen who engaged in consuming the meticulously prepared

had been eating for quite some time, he felt like

remorse. He yearned for her to

Since Rena had firmly resolved to

his lips with

he inquired, “Have you made up your mind? Are

and shared countless intimate moments, Waylen believed there was no valid reason

her

uttered, “I have thoroughly contemplated it. Let us bring our relationship

the only woman he had ever wooed.

caused Rena distress and

so, an uncomfortable conversation

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

for Jazlyn to transfer ownership of the apartment

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

never been motivated by material

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

found himself slightly

maintained her unwavering gaze upon

stance, Waylen reached into his pocket and retrieved a checkbook. With deliberate movements, he

manner,

come to an end. If you

did not

tucking

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I still have some personal belongings in the apartment

lighting it and

smile. “Very well. I no longer reside there

Rena graciously thanked Waylen.

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

Rena politely declined.

smiled and said, “I appreciate your assistance to my father during these trying times, Mr. Fowler… Now, we are even. From this point forward… We will never see each other

Rena

figure through the glass door. Suddenly, a twinge of pain flickered

the sunlight had

Rena made her

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

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

clear out every trace of her belongings from the place

she bid farewell to was the beloved piano

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

her gaze upon Snowball, her faithful companion who I

the past few days, Snowball had been struggling to

sense of responsibility, Rena decided to

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

dollars she had

help but feel a faint ache in her foot, serving as a

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

at the peak

knocked on his office door and

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

the envelope and extracted

key to his own

and jewelry, taken by her? If not,

his gaze to meet hers

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

at Waylen, he dismissed it without giving it much

ten o’clock in the evening before finally heading

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

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

he sat in his car, he lit

his surroundings, an

apartment’s adornments, which

returned to

perfectly aligned with Waylen’s

on a quest to find traces

bedroom, the kitchen, the living room and even the

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