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 when the approaching noon signaled

GT stood parked and Waylen leaned against

the cheerful spring breeze, an air of

down, yet

couldn’t evade the situation any longer, she needed

Waylen, whose eyes held a profound gaze, she initiated their

voice filled with tenderness,

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

cautioning Eloise to take care on

Eloise hailed a

his cigarette, opened the car door and

into the passenger

her movements lacked agility. Her injury occasionally

taking his time to buckle his seat

gaze remained fixed on

your foot

at her

I

He turned his gaze to Rena, hesitating before confessing, “Rena, I care for you. I don’t want

Rena listened in silence.

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joy nor sorrow, as

even smiled and proposed,

slender fingers, resting upon the steering wheel, curled

protracted silence, he smiled and

escorted her to an

the establishment was exclusively reserved for

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 her

Rena had discerned

to win her

it profoundly hypocritical to shatter her heart

Rena had poured her entire being into this relationship. She had fallen in love with him

she had been compelled to acquire skills she

Flower arrangement, pastries…

pianist Lyndon Coleman, which had motivated Rena to abandon her home and pursue further studies

upon it now, Rena found the entire situation utterly

sipping halfway through her coffee, Rena finally said in a soft, composed tone, “Waylen,

at

it is wise for us to separate temporarily and allow ourselves

evade his gaze, her

ties. No more contact, no

Rena concluded her statement…

summoned a waiter and placed an order, stating, “Two

Mr. Fowler. Your dishes will

her voice tinged with

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to discuss the matter further, stating, “Let

the plates were presented before them, it was only Waylen

for quite some time, he felt

he was awaiting Rena’s remorse. He yearned for her

Since Rena had firmly resolved to end their relationship,

lips with a napkin, composing

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

a life together for an extensive period and shared countless intimate moments, Waylen believed there was no valid reason for them to

nodded, her

it. Let us bring our relationship to

the only woman he had ever wooed. Now that Rena had

distress and

an uncomfortable

offer something when parting ways with

“I will arrange for Jazlyn to transfer ownership of the

value worth hundreds of millions of

motivated by material wealth in

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

himself slightly

her unwavering

and retrieved a checkbook. With deliberate movements, he inscribed the figure

composed and respectful manner, he slid the signed

calmly, “Rena, our relationship has come to an end. If you require any assistance in the future,

not refuse

check, tucking it away in her

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request. “Mr. Fowler, I still have some personal belongings

extracted a cigarette, lighting it and

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

Rena graciously thanked Waylen.

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

Rena politely declined.

my father during these trying times, Mr. Fowler…

measured steps, Rena gradually

her slender figure through the glass door.

sunlight

Rena made her way to Waylen’s

mission to restore its former state. She had arranged for a team of workers to remove the newly added curtains

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

trace of her belongings from the place

bid farewell to was the beloved piano named Morning

day, Rena successfully erased any evidence of her existence within the apartment, leaving behind a void

her gaze upon Snowball, her faithful companion who I had previously been

few days, Snowball had been struggling to eat properly due to Rena’s absence

to take Snowball with her as she

to only take the dog along,

dollars she had received from Waylen, were generously donated

ache in her foot,

his work at the law office, celebrating a triumphant victory in an international

the peak of his

his office door

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

the envelope and extracted a key from

key

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 for those

catching Waylen’s attention. He raised his

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

gnawed at Waylen, he dismissed it

continued working until ten o’clock in

emptiness of his apartment,

arrival or prepare a meal for him in

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

his surroundings, an indescribable sensation coursed through him, causing his

had grown accustomed to the apartment’s

now everything had returned to its

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

coat aside and embarked on

the bedroom, the kitchen, the living room and even

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