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,

lingered in the cemetery for an extended period, emerging only when the

a resplendent golden Bentley Continental GT stood parked

the cheerful spring breeze,

physique had slimmed down,

longer, she needed to convey her

eyes held a profound gaze, she initiated their

filled with tenderness, “Allow me to drive you

get a cab. Rena,

cautioning Eloise to take

a

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

settled into

now, her movements

in the car, taking his time to buckle his seat

gaze remained fixed on her feet

your foot still

a glance at her feet

improved. I appreciate

you. I don’t want us to break up. Let’s

Rena listened in silence.

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joy nor sorrow, as

proposed, “Waylen, let’s

upon the steering wheel,

protracted silence, he

escorted her

reservation in advance, the establishment was exclusively reserved for

cup of coffee. Her delicate fingers delicately

days, Rena had discerned Waylen’s

to win her

profoundly hypocritical to shatter her heart and then seek to reclaim

was always within the limits of his own willingness, whereas Rena had poured her

different family backgrounds, she had been

Flower arrangement, pastries…

previous girlfriend was the daughter of the esteemed pianist Lyndon Coleman, which had motivated Rena to abandon her home and pursue further studies in Flirean, all in the pursuit

upon it now, Rena found the entire situation

said in a soft,

at her

it is wise for us to separate

to evade his gaze, her

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

Rena concluded her statement…

placed an

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

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

presented before them, it was only Waylen who

had been eating for quite some time, he felt like

yearned for

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

his lips with a napkin,

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

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

her

“I have thoroughly contemplated it. Let us bring our relationship

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

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

an uncomfortable

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

contemplation, Waylen proposed, “I will arrange for Jazlyn

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

motivated by material wealth in

exhibit annoyance. Instead, she responded lightly,

himself slightly

her unwavering

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

composed and respectful manner,

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not

folded the check, tucking it away in

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made one final request. “Mr. Fowler, I still

lighting it and

reside there these days. Once you have retrieved your belongings, you can hand the

Rena graciously thanked Waylen.

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

Rena politely declined.

“I appreciate your assistance to my father during these trying times, Mr. Fowler… Now, we are even. From this point forward… We will never

steps, Rena

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

the sunlight had

following day, Rena made

the newly added curtains

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

out every trace of her belongings from the

the possessions she bid farewell to was

Rena successfully erased any evidence of her existence within

her gaze upon Snowball, her faithful companion who

been struggling to eat properly

to take Snowball

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

she had received from

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

days passed, during which Waylen immersed himself in his work at the law office, celebrating a triumphant

at the peak of his professional

knocked on his

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discreetly handed him an envelope, explaining, “Miss

the envelope and extracted a

key to

jewelry, taken by her? If not, kindly arrange

He raised his gaze to meet hers and asked,

return home tonight. Nonetheless, Miss Gordon has indeed

at Waylen, he

o’clock in the evening before finally heading

emptiness of his apartment,

eagerly await his arrival or prepare a meal for him in

he sat in his car, he lit a cigarette,

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

to the apartment’s adornments, which were meticulously arranged by

had returned to

aligned with Waylen’s aesthetic preferences but devoid of any human

coat aside and embarked on a quest to find traces

the bedroom, the kitchen, the

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