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

the cemetery’s entrance, a resplendent golden Bentley Continental GT stood parked and Waylen leaned

spring breeze, an

down,

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

whose eyes held a profound gaze, she initiated

said, his voice filled with tenderness,

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

to take care on

a taxi and

door and gently

settled into the

she could walk now, her movements lacked agility. Her

taking his time to buckle his seat

on

foot still

glance at her feet and

improved. I appreciate your

don’t want us

Rena listened in silence.

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exhibited neither joy nor sorrow, as if she were

proposed, “Waylen, let’s find

slender fingers, resting upon

silence, he smiled

escorted her to

establishment was exclusively reserved

solitary cup of coffee. Her delicate fingers delicately grazed the surface

days, Rena had discerned Waylen’s

attempting to

wasn’t it profoundly hypocritical to shatter her

his own willingness, whereas Rena had poured her entire being into this

backgrounds, she had been compelled to acquire skills she found

Flower arrangement, pastries…

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

found the entire situation

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

at

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

her

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

Rena concluded her statement…

and placed an order, stating, “Two set menus,

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

her voice tinged with curiosity.

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

before them, it was only Waylen who

had been eating for quite some time, he felt like

awaiting Rena’s remorse. He yearned

firmly resolved to end their relationship, how could

dabbed his lips with a

up your mind? Are you truly determined to end

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

nodded, her

Let us bring our relationship to

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

Rena distress and unhappiness, it was better for them to

so, an

Waylen believed it was customary to offer something when parting ways with a woman. This gesture would be a testament to his

arrange for

worth hundreds of millions of dollars, which would undoubtedly elate most

had never been motivated by material wealth

annoyance. Instead, she responded lightly, “I have no

found himself slightly taken

unwavering gaze

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

respectful manner, he slid the signed

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

not refuse

folded the check, tucking it

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request. “Mr. Fowler, I still have some personal belongings in the apartment that

lighting it and taking a long

“Very well. I no longer reside there these days. Once you

Rena graciously thanked Waylen.

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

Rena politely declined.

smiled and said, “I appreciate your assistance to my father during these trying times, Mr. Fowler… Now,

steps, Rena

gaze fixed upon her slender figure through the glass

the sunlight had grown

Rena made her way to

to remove the newly added curtains and reinstall the old

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

was determined to clear out every trace of her belongings from

possessions she bid farewell to was the

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

gaze upon Snowball, her faithful

Snowball had been struggling to eat properly due

responsibility, Rena decided to take Snowball

to only take the dog along, opting to sell the jewelry, clothes and even the piano

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

couldn’t help but feel a faint ache in

in his work at the law office,

peak of his professional

on his office door

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

envelope and extracted a key from its

the key to his

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

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

it when you return home tonight. Nonetheless, Miss Gordon

gnawed at Waylen, he dismissed it without giving

o’clock in the

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

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

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

the lights. As he surveyed his surroundings, an indescribable sensation coursed through him, causing his scalp to tingle and his pores to

apartment’s adornments, which were meticulously

had returned to its

showroom, impeccably cold and perfectly aligned

on a quest to find

kitchen, the

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