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

resplendent golden Bentley Continental GT stood

being surrounded by the cheerful spring breeze, an

had slimmed down, yet

longer, she needed to convey her thoughts to

whose eyes held a

his voice filled with tenderness, “Allow me to drive

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

to take care on

hailed a taxi and departed for

extinguished his cigarette, opened the car door and

settled into the

walk now, her movements

joined her in the car, taking

remained fixed on her feet as he

your foot

cast a glance at her

improved. I appreciate

I don’t want us to break up. Let’s start anew. I will never see her again;

Rena listened in silence.

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countenance exhibited neither joy nor sorrow, as

smiled and proposed, “Waylen,

resting upon the steering wheel, curled

he smiled and

escorted her to

the establishment was

Her delicate

Rena had

was attempting to win

profoundly hypocritical to shatter her heart

whereas Rena had poured

been compelled to acquire skills she found

Flower arrangement, pastries…

Rena to abandon her home and pursue further

upon it now, Rena found the entire situation

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

at her

wise for

gaze, her response accompanied by a gentle

this relationship,’ I mean we break all ties. No more

Rena concluded her statement…

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

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

interject, her voice tinged with curiosity.

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matter further, stating,

them, it was only Waylen who engaged in consuming

had been eating for quite some

Rena’s remorse. He yearned for

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

dabbed his lips with a napkin,

matter-of-fact tone, he inquired, “Have you made up your mind? Are

moments, Waylen believed there was no valid reason for them to

nodded, her resolve

have thoroughly contemplated it. Let us bring our relationship to

he had ever wooed. Now

this relationship caused Rena distress and unhappiness, it was better for

so, an

a wealthy family, Waylen believed it was customary to offer something when parting ways with a woman. This gesture would be a testament to his appreciation for the time they

arrange for Jazlyn to transfer ownership of the apartment

particular apartment held a value worth hundreds of

been motivated by material wealth in her

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

found himself slightly

maintained her unwavering gaze

reached into his pocket and retrieved a

respectful manner, he slid the signed check towards

end. If you require any assistance

did not refuse his

the check, tucking it away in her

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I still have

cigarette, lighting it

a smile. “Very well. I no longer reside there these days.

Rena graciously thanked Waylen.

her seat, preparing to depart. Waylen, somewhat adhering to

Rena politely declined.

times, Mr. Fowler… Now, we are even. From this point forward…

measured steps, Rena gradually

seated, his gaze fixed upon her slender figure through the glass door. Suddenly, a twinge of pain

the sunlight had

day, Rena made her way

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, along with her jewelry, and dispatched them to

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

bid farewell to was the beloved piano named

evidence of her existence within the apartment, leaving behind a void as if she had never resided there at

her gaze upon Snowball, her faithful companion who I had

been struggling to eat properly due to Rena’s absence from the

of responsibility, Rena decided to take Snowball

Waylen, she chose to only take the dog

dollars she had received from Waylen, were

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

which Waylen immersed himself in his work at the law office, celebrating a

at the peak

his office door

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

extracted a key

key to his

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

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

when you return home tonight. Nonetheless, Miss Gordon

feeling gnawed at Waylen, he dismissed it without

in the evening

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

anyone eagerly await his arrival or prepare a meal for him

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

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

accustomed to the apartment’s adornments, which were

everything had returned to its

a showroom, impeccably cold and perfectly aligned with Waylen’s aesthetic preferences but devoid of any

tossed his coat aside and embarked on a quest

bedroom, the kitchen, the

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