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,

in the cemetery for an extended period, emerging only

Bentley Continental GT stood parked

the cheerful spring breeze, an

slimmed down, yet

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

Waylen, whose eyes held a profound gaze, she

his voice filled with tenderness, “Allow me

Rena’s desire for closure, Eloise interjected, “I’ll get

nodded, cautioning Eloise to take care on her way

Eloise hailed a taxi and departed

extinguished his cigarette, opened the car door and gently urged, “Please, step into

into

now, her movements

joined her in the car, taking his time to buckle his

on

foot still

glance at her

improved. I

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 to break up.

Rena listened in silence.

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countenance exhibited neither joy nor sorrow, as

smiled and proposed, “Waylen, let’s find

fingers, resting upon

a protracted silence, he smiled and replied,

he escorted her to

reservation in advance, the establishment was exclusively reserved for the two

instead, she opted for a solitary cup of coffee. Her delicate fingers

had discerned Waylen’s

attempting to win her

her heart

poured her entire being into this relationship. She had fallen in love with him without the slightest

from different family backgrounds, she had been compelled to acquire

Flower arrangement, pastries…

was the daughter of the esteemed pianist Lyndon Coleman, which had motivated Rena to abandon her home and pursue

Rena found

in a soft, composed tone, “Waylen, let us bring

gazed at her

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

evade his gaze, her response accompanied

this relationship,’ I mean we break all ties. No more contact, no calls, no texts

Rena concluded her statement…

Waylen summoned a waiter and placed an

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

couldn’t help but interject, her

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

was only Waylen who engaged

had been eating for quite some

truth, he was awaiting Rena’s remorse. He yearned for

firmly resolved to

gently dabbed his lips

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

a life together for an extensive period and shared countless intimate moments, Waylen believed there

her

“I have thoroughly contemplated it. Let us bring our

strong sense of self-esteem. Apart from Elvira, Rena was the only woman he had ever

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

so, an

ways with a woman. This gesture would be a testament

contemplation, Waylen proposed, “I will arrange for Jazlyn

value worth hundreds of

motivated by material wealth

the topic, Rena did not exhibit annoyance. Instead, she responded lightly, “I have

himself slightly

unwavering gaze upon

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

composed and respectful manner, he slid the signed check

to an end. If you require any assistance in the future, feel

not refuse

tucking it away

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expressing her gratitude, she made one final request. “Mr. Fowler, I still have some

lighting it and taking

as he offered a smile. “Very well. I no longer reside there these days. Once you have retrieved your belongings, you can hand

Rena graciously thanked Waylen.

from her seat, preparing to depart. Waylen, somewhat adhering to gentlemanly conduct,

Rena politely declined.

father during these trying times, Mr. Fowler… Now, we are even. From this point forward… We will never see each

steps, Rena gradually exited the

his gaze fixed upon her slender figure through the glass

the sunlight had grown excessively

day, Rena made

a team of workers to remove the newly

both her worn and unworn clothes, along with her jewelry, and dispatched them

of her belongings

possessions she bid farewell to was the beloved piano named

the span of just one day, Rena successfully erased any evidence of her existence within the apartment, leaving behind a void as if she had never resided

cast her gaze upon Snowball, her faithful companion who I

to eat properly due to Rena’s absence

decided to take Snowball with her as she

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

million dollars she

in her foot, serving as

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

the peak of his professional

on his office door

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explaining, “Miss Gordon visited yesterday and requested that

and extracted

key to his

examined the key, he inquired, “Did you happen to visit there? Were Rena’s belongings, the clothes and jewelry, taken by

stiff, catching Waylen’s attention. He raised his

you return home tonight. Nonetheless, Miss Gordon has indeed moved

uneasy feeling gnawed at Waylen, he dismissed

continued working until ten o’clock in

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

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

car, he lit a cigarette, momentarily delaying his

enter his apartment and Switched on the lights. As he surveyed his surroundings,

grown accustomed to the apartment’s

everything had returned to

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

embarked on

the bedroom, the kitchen, the living room

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