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,

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

Bentley Continental GT stood parked and

cheerful spring breeze, an air of gloom

had slimmed down, yet

any longer, she needed

held a

said, his voice filled with tenderness,

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

cautioning Eloise to take care

a

his cigarette, opened the car door and gently urged,

settled into the

her movements lacked

her in the car, taking his

his gaze remained fixed on her feet as

your foot still

glance at her

improved. I appreciate

gaze to Rena, hesitating before confessing, “Rena, I care for you. 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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joy nor sorrow, as if she were an impartial

even smiled and proposed, “Waylen, let’s

fingers, resting upon the steering

a protracted silence, he smiled

hour later, he escorted her to an upscale

establishment was

from indulging in any 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 discerned

to win her

profoundly hypocritical to shatter her

was always within the limits of his own willingness, whereas Rena had poured her entire being into this relationship. She had fallen in love with

different family backgrounds, she had been compelled to acquire skills

Flower arrangement, pastries…

Rena to abandon her home and pursue further

upon it now, Rena found the entire

a soft, composed tone, “Waylen, let us bring an end to

at her

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

to evade his gaze, her response accompanied by a

No more contact, no calls, no texts on special

Rena concluded her statement…

and placed an order, stating, “Two set

Fowler. Your dishes will be

interject, her voice tinged with curiosity.

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further, stating, “Let us

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

eating for quite

He yearned for her to retract her statement

decisions would only yield sorrow. Since Rena had firmly resolved to end their relationship, how

gently dabbed his lips with a napkin, composing

he inquired, “Have you made up your

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

her

thoroughly contemplated it. Let us

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

caused Rena distress and unhappiness, it

so, an

something when parting ways with a woman. This gesture would be a

will arrange for Jazlyn

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

Rena had never been motivated by

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

himself slightly

maintained her unwavering

a checkbook. With deliberate movements, he inscribed

in a composed and respectful manner, he

has come to an end. If you require any assistance in the

did not refuse

check, tucking it

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

lighting it

reside there these days. Once you have

Rena graciously thanked Waylen.

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

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

steps, Rena gradually

seated, his gaze fixed upon her slender figure through the glass door.

the sunlight had

Rena made her way to Waylen’s

remove the newly

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

trace of

possessions she bid farewell to was the beloved

evidence of her existence within

faithful companion who I had previously been

Snowball had been struggling to eat

a sense of responsibility, Rena decided to take

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

the fifty million dollars she had received from Waylen,

faint ache in her foot, serving as a reminder of

his work at

peak

knocked on his

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

envelope and extracted a

the key to his

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 their return to her. I have no use

attention. He raised his gaze to meet hers and asked, “What’s the

“You’ll discover it when you return

gnawed at Waylen, he dismissed it without giving

o’clock in the evening before finally heading

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

prepare a meal for him in the

his car, he lit a cigarette,

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

had grown accustomed to the apartment’s adornments,

everything had returned to its previous

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

on a quest to find

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

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