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,

extended period, emerging only when

cemetery’s entrance, a resplendent golden Bentley Continental GT stood parked and Waylen leaned against it, engrossed in

cheerful spring breeze, an air of gloom enveloped

slimmed down, yet his

she needed to convey her thoughts

a profound gaze, she

filled with tenderness, “Allow me

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

cautioning Eloise to take

Eloise hailed a

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

settled into

now, her movements lacked agility. Her injury occasionally caused

the car, taking his time to

fixed on her

foot

glance at

I

I don’t want

Rena listened in silence.

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sorrow, as if she were an

even smiled and proposed, “Waylen, let’s

resting upon the steering

protracted silence, he smiled and

later, he escorted her to an upscale

the establishment

delicate fingers delicately grazed the surface of the porcelain, a reflection of the

Rena had discerned Waylen’s true

to win her

wasn’t it profoundly hypocritical to shatter her heart and

bestowed upon 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 him without the

from different family backgrounds, she had been compelled

Flower arrangement, pastries…

Coleman, which had motivated Rena to abandon her home and pursue further studies in Flirean, all in the pursuit of

now, Rena found the

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

gazed at

he replied slowly, “Perhaps it is wise for us

evade his gaze, her response accompanied by a

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

Rena concluded her statement…

waiter and placed an order, stating, “Two set menus,

waiter responded, “Certainly, Mr. Fowler. Your

her voice tinged with curiosity.

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matter further, stating, “Let

plates were presented before them, it was only Waylen who

for quite some time, he

awaiting Rena’s remorse. He yearned for her to retract her

decisions would only yield sorrow. Since Rena had firmly resolved

dabbed his lips with a

made up your mind? Are you truly

shared countless intimate moments, Waylen believed there was no valid reason for

nodded, her resolve

Let us bring

sense of self-esteem. Apart from Elvira, Rena was the only woman he had ever wooed. Now that Rena had initiated the breakup, he recognized the conviction within her

Rena distress and unhappiness, it was

so, an uncomfortable conversation

parting ways with a woman. This

proposed, “I will arrange for Jazlyn to transfer

apartment held a value worth hundreds of

Rena had never been motivated by material wealth in her relationship with

annoyance. Instead, she responded lightly, “I have no interest in

himself slightly taken

maintained her unwavering gaze

pocket and retrieved a

a composed and respectful manner, he slid the signed

has come to an end. If you require any

not

the check, tucking it away

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she made one final request. “Mr. Fowler, I still have some personal

lighting it

I no longer reside there these days. Once you have retrieved your belongings,

Rena graciously thanked Waylen.

Waylen, somewhat adhering to gentlemanly conduct, entertained the notion of

Rena politely declined.

tall, she 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

measured steps, Rena gradually exited the

upon her slender figure through the glass door. Suddenly, a twinge of pain flickered within his

mused, the sunlight had

day, Rena made her way to

She had arranged for a team of workers to remove the newly added curtains and reinstall the old ones, as well as discard all the

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

every trace of her belongings from the

to was

of just one day, Rena successfully erased any evidence of her existence within the apartment, leaving behind a void as if she had

upon Snowball, her faithful companion who I

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

to take

take the dog along, opting to sell the jewelry, clothes and

the fifty million dollars she had received from Waylen, were generously donated to a charitable

accomplished, Rena couldn’t help but feel a faint ache in her foot, serving as

at the law office, celebrating a triumphant victory in an

was at the peak of his professional

his office door

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and discreetly handed him an envelope, explaining, “Miss Gordon visited yesterday and requested that I give this to

the envelope and extracted a key

the key

Were Rena’s belongings, the clothes and jewelry, taken by her? If not, kindly arrange for their return

turned stiff, catching Waylen’s attention. He raised his gaze to

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

an uneasy feeling gnawed at Waylen, he

in

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

await his arrival or prepare a meal for him

he lit a cigarette, momentarily delaying

surveyed his surroundings, an indescribable sensation coursed through him, causing his scalp to tingle

to the apartment’s adornments, which

had returned to its previous

resembled a showroom, impeccably cold and perfectly aligned with

and embarked on a

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

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