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,

period, emerging

GT stood parked and Waylen leaned against it, engrossed in

the cheerful spring breeze, an air of gloom

had slimmed down, yet his

she needed to convey

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

said, his voice filled with tenderness, “Allow me to

get

take care on her

hailed a taxi and departed for

car door and gently urged, “Please,

settled into

her movements

taking his time to buckle his seat

on her feet as he

foot still

a glance at her

improved. I appreciate your

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. Let’s start anew. I will never see

Rena listened in silence.

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joy nor sorrow, as if she were

and proposed,

slender fingers, resting upon the steering

he smiled and

later, he escorted her to

reservation in advance, the establishment was exclusively reserved for

for a solitary cup of coffee. Her delicate fingers delicately grazed

days, Rena had discerned Waylen’s true

was attempting to win her

it profoundly hypocritical to shatter her heart and then seek

own willingness, whereas Rena had poured

been compelled

Flower arrangement, pastries…

Coleman, which had motivated Rena to abandon her home and pursue

found the entire situation utterly

a soft, composed tone, “Waylen, let us bring an end to this

gazed at

for

refused to evade his gaze, her response accompanied

No more contact, no calls, no texts on special

Rena concluded her statement…

Waylen summoned a waiter and placed an

responded, “Certainly, Mr. Fowler. Your dishes

interject, her voice tinged with

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

it was only Waylen who engaged in consuming the meticulously

he had been eating for quite some time,

awaiting Rena’s remorse. He yearned for her to

dwelling on past decisions would only yield sorrow. Since Rena had firmly resolved to

lips with a

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

moments, Waylen believed there was no valid reason for

her resolve

Let us bring our relationship

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

if this relationship caused Rena distress and unhappiness,

an uncomfortable

when parting ways with a woman. This gesture would be a testament to his appreciation for the time they

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

value worth hundreds of millions of dollars, which would undoubtedly elate most

been motivated by

annoyance. Instead, she responded lightly, “I have

found himself

her unwavering gaze upon

pocket and retrieved a checkbook. With deliberate movements, he inscribed the figure of 50

composed and respectful manner, he

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

not refuse

check, tucking

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

a cigarette, lighting it and

eyes 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 can hand the

Rena graciously thanked Waylen.

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

Rena politely declined.

these trying times, Mr. Fowler… Now, we are even.

Rena gradually exited

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

sunlight had grown excessively

Rena made her way to

the newly added curtains and reinstall the old ones, as well as discard all the vases

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

clear out every trace of her belongings from the

she bid farewell to was the beloved piano

day, Rena successfully erased any evidence of her existence within the

upon Snowball, her faithful companion who I had previously been a stray

had been struggling to eat properly

Rena decided to take Snowball

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

the sale, combined with the fifty million dollars she had received from Waylen, were

couldn’t help but feel a faint ache in her foot,

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

peak of his professional

on his office door and

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explaining, “Miss Gordon visited yesterday and requested that I give

accepted the envelope and extracted a key from

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

raised his gaze to meet hers

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

at Waylen, he dismissed it

in the

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

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

he lit

Switched on the lights. As he surveyed his surroundings, an indescribable sensation coursed through him, causing his scalp to

apartment’s adornments, which were meticulously

now everything had returned to its previous

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

tossed his coat aside and embarked on a quest to find traces

the kitchen, the living

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