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,

cemetery for an extended period, emerging only when the approaching noon signaled

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

surrounded by the cheerful spring breeze,

slimmed down, yet

she needed to

held a

tenderness, “Allow me to drive

“I’ll get a cab. Rena, you have a conversation with

nodded, cautioning Eloise to take care on her

hailed a

car door and gently

into the passenger

could walk now, her movements lacked

taking his time

on her feet as

your foot still

glance at her

I appreciate your

I don’t want us

Rena listened in silence.

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nor sorrow, as if she

and proposed, “Waylen, let’s

slender fingers, resting upon the

a protracted silence, he

hour later, he escorted her

in advance, the establishment was exclusively reserved for

indulging 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

Rena had

attempting to win her

shatter her heart and then seek to

had poured her entire

different family backgrounds, she had been

Flower arrangement, pastries…

which had motivated Rena to abandon her home and pursue further studies in

upon it now, Rena found

her coffee, Rena finally said in a soft, composed tone, “Waylen, let us bring an end to this

at her

pause, he replied slowly, “Perhaps it is wise for us to separate temporarily and allow ourselves time to

to evade his gaze, her response accompanied by

break all ties. No more contact, no calls,

Rena concluded her statement…

and placed

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

help but interject, her voice tinged with curiosity.

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

them, it was only Waylen who engaged in consuming the meticulously

quite

Rena’s remorse. He yearned for

Rena had firmly resolved to end their relationship, how

lips with a napkin, composing

up your mind?

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

her resolve

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

he had ever wooed. Now that Rena had initiated the breakup, he recognized the conviction

Rena distress and unhappiness, it was better for them

so, an uncomfortable

when parting ways with a woman. This

for Jazlyn

worth hundreds of millions

Rena had never been motivated by material

broached the topic, Rena did not exhibit annoyance.

himself slightly

maintained her unwavering

reached into his pocket and retrieved a checkbook. With

a composed and respectful manner, he slid the

“Rena, our relationship has come to an end. If

not

the check, tucking

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

cigarette, lighting it and

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

Rena graciously thanked Waylen.

preparing to depart. Waylen, somewhat adhering to

Rena politely declined.

“I appreciate your assistance to my father during these trying times, Mr. Fowler… Now,

measured steps, Rena gradually exited the

through the glass door. Suddenly, a twinge of pain flickered within his

sunlight had grown excessively

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

packed up both her worn and unworn clothes, along

every trace of her belongings from the place she once

to

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

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

past few days, Snowball had been struggling to eat properly

of responsibility, Rena decided to take

the dog along, opting to sell the jewelry, clothes and even the piano

fifty million dollars she had received from Waylen, were generously

ache in her foot, serving as a reminder of the

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

the peak of his

his office door

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

and extracted a

was the key

and jewelry, taken by her? If not, kindly arrange for their

catching Waylen’s attention. He raised his gaze to meet hers

you return home

gnawed at Waylen, he

o’clock in the evening before finally heading

upon contemplating the dimness and emptiness of his apartment, he felt an

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

car, he lit

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

accustomed to the apartment’s adornments,

had returned to its previous

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

his coat aside and embarked on

kitchen, the living room

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