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 approaching

Continental GT stood parked and

cheerful spring breeze, an air of gloom

down, yet

situation any longer, she needed

Waylen, whose eyes held a profound gaze,

his voice filled with tenderness, “Allow

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

Eloise to take care on her way

a taxi

his cigarette, opened the car door

settled into

could walk now, her movements lacked agility. Her

taking his time to buckle his

remained fixed on

foot

at

I appreciate your

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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neither joy nor sorrow,

proposed, “Waylen, let’s

resting upon the steering wheel, curled

silence, he smiled and

an hour later, he escorted her to an upscale

a reservation in advance, the establishment was exclusively reserved

in any food; instead, she opted for a solitary cup of coffee. Her delicate fingers delicately grazed the surface of the porcelain, a reflection

days, Rena had

attempting to

it profoundly hypocritical to shatter her heart and

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

different family backgrounds, she had been

Flower arrangement, pastries…

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

found

soft, composed

at her

“Perhaps it is wise for us to

refused to evade his gaze, her response accompanied by a

No more contact, no calls, no texts on special

Rena concluded her statement…

Waylen summoned a waiter and placed an order,

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

couldn’t help but interject, her voice tinged

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to discuss the matter further, stating, “Let us

them, it was only Waylen who engaged in consuming the

he had been eating for quite some time, he felt like chewing

remorse. He yearned

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

dabbed his lips with a napkin, composing

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

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

nodded, her

“I have thoroughly contemplated it. Let us bring our

had ever wooed. Now

relationship caused Rena distress and unhappiness,

an

ways with a woman. This gesture would be a testament to his

contemplation, Waylen proposed, “I will arrange for Jazlyn to transfer

particular apartment held a value worth hundreds of millions of dollars, which

by material wealth in her relationship

the topic, Rena did not exhibit annoyance. Instead, she responded lightly, “I have no interest in the

found himself slightly taken

unwavering gaze upon

and retrieved a checkbook.

respectful manner,

relationship has come to an end. If you

not refuse his

folded the check, tucking it away

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

extracted a cigarette, lighting it and taking

a profound depth as he offered a smile. “Very well. I no longer reside there these days.

Rena graciously thanked Waylen.

preparing to depart. 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

measured steps, Rena gradually

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

the sunlight had grown

Rena made her

its former state. She had arranged for a team of workers to remove the newly added curtains and reinstall the old ones, as

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

trace of her belongings from the place she once called

farewell to was the

span of just one day, Rena successfully erased any evidence of her existence within the apartment,

gaze upon Snowball, her faithful companion who I had previously

had been struggling to eat properly due to Rena’s

sense of responsibility, Rena decided to take Snowball

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

she

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

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

at the peak of his

on his office door and

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him an envelope, explaining, “Miss Gordon visited

extracted a key

the key to his own

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

He raised his gaze to meet hers and asked,

it when you return home tonight. Nonetheless,

Waylen, he dismissed

ten o’clock in the evening before finally

of his apartment, he felt

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

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

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

had grown accustomed to the apartment’s adornments, which were meticulously arranged

everything had returned to its previous

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

tossed his coat aside and embarked on a quest to find traces of Rena’s

the kitchen, the living room and even the

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