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

entrance, a resplendent golden Bentley Continental GT stood parked and Waylen

surrounded by the cheerful spring breeze, an air of gloom

slimmed down, yet

situation any longer, she needed to

eyes held a

said, his voice filled with tenderness, “Allow me to

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

nodded, cautioning Eloise to take care

hailed a taxi and departed for

extinguished his cigarette, opened the car door and gently

into the

walk now, her movements

the car, taking his time

gaze remained fixed on her feet as he

foot

glance at

I appreciate

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

Rena listened in silence.

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nor sorrow, as if she were an

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

fingers, resting upon the steering wheel,

silence, he smiled and

he escorted her to an

advance, the establishment

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

days, Rena had discerned

was attempting to

hypocritical to shatter her heart and then seek

the limits of his own willingness, whereas Rena had poured her entire being into this relationship. She

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

Flower arrangement, pastries…

had motivated Rena to abandon her home and pursue further studies in Flirean, all in the pursuit of aligning herself better with

found the entire situation

a soft, composed

gazed at her

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

refused to evade his gaze, her response accompanied by

all ties. No more contact, no

Rena concluded her statement…

and placed an order,

Mr. Fowler. Your dishes will be served in

but interject, her voice tinged with curiosity.

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declined to discuss the matter further, stating, “Let

were presented before them, it was only Waylen who

he had been eating for quite some time, he

Rena’s remorse. He yearned for her to retract

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

dabbed his lips with a

matter-of-fact tone, he inquired, “Have you made up

life together for an extensive period and shared countless intimate moments, Waylen believed there was no

her

thoroughly contemplated it. Let us bring

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

if this relationship caused Rena distress and unhappiness,

so, an uncomfortable conversation

was customary to offer something when parting ways with a woman. This gesture would be a testament to his appreciation for the time they spent

contemplation, Waylen proposed, “I will arrange for Jazlyn to transfer

worth hundreds of

been motivated by material wealth in her relationship

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

himself slightly

unwavering gaze

retrieved a checkbook.

and respectful manner, he slid the signed check

If you require any assistance in

did not refuse his

folded the check, tucking

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

it and

well. I no longer reside there these days. Once you have

Rena graciously thanked Waylen.

adhering to gentlemanly conduct, entertained the notion of driving her

Rena politely declined.

smiled and said, “I appreciate your assistance to my father during these trying times,

measured steps, Rena

figure through the glass door. Suddenly, a twinge of

sunlight had grown excessively

following day, Rena made her way to Waylen’s

to remove the newly added

both her worn and unworn clothes,

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

possessions she bid farewell to was the beloved piano

her existence within the apartment, leaving behind a void as if she had

gaze upon Snowball, her faithful companion who I had previously

days, Snowball had been struggling to

to take Snowball with her as she

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

combined with the fifty million dollars she had received from

faint ache in her foot, serving as a reminder of

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

was at the peak

on his office door

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envelope, explaining, “Miss Gordon visited yesterday and requested that

envelope and extracted a key from

the key to his own

Rena’s belongings, the clothes and jewelry, taken by her? If not, kindly arrange for their return to her. I have no use for

catching Waylen’s attention. He raised his

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

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

ten o’clock in the evening before finally heading

the dimness and emptiness of his apartment, he felt an

or prepare a meal for him in the

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

As he surveyed his

grown accustomed to the apartment’s adornments, which were

now everything had returned to

showroom, impeccably cold and perfectly aligned with Waylen’s aesthetic preferences but

and embarked on a quest to find traces

kitchen, the living room and even

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