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

stood parked and Waylen leaned against it, engrossed in

the cheerful spring breeze, an

physique had slimmed down, yet

couldn’t evade the situation any longer, she needed to convey her thoughts to him

whose eyes held a

said, his voice filled with tenderness, “Allow me

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

Eloise to take care on

Eloise hailed a taxi

the car door and gently urged, “Please, step into the

into

could walk now, her movements lacked

her in the car, taking

on her feet

your foot

a glance at her

improved. I appreciate

I care for you. I don’t want us to break up. Let’s start anew. I will never see her again; my interactions will solely involve the case

Rena listened in silence.

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sorrow, as if she

and proposed, “Waylen, let’s find a

fingers, resting upon

silence, he smiled and

later, he escorted

reservation in advance, the establishment was exclusively reserved for the

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

recent days, Rena had discerned

was attempting to

her

had poured her entire being

had been compelled to acquire skills she found

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

upon it now, Rena found the entire situation utterly

through her coffee, Rena finally said in a soft, composed

at

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

her response

all ties. No more contact, no calls,

Rena concluded her statement…

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

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

her voice tinged

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further, stating, “Let us

presented before them, it was only Waylen who engaged in

he had been eating for quite some

yearned for her to retract her statement

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

lips

up your mind? Are you truly determined to end

an extensive period and shared countless intimate moments, Waylen believed there was no valid

nodded, her resolve

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

the only woman he had ever

pondered that if this relationship caused Rena distress and unhappiness, it was better for them

an uncomfortable conversation

customary to offer something when parting ways with a woman. This gesture would be a testament

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

hundreds of

had never been motivated by material wealth in her

as Waylen broached the topic, Rena did not exhibit annoyance. Instead, she responded lightly, “I have

himself slightly

her unwavering

a checkbook. With

manner, he

If

did not refuse his

the check, tucking it away in

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I still have

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

Rena graciously thanked Waylen.

rose from her seat, preparing to depart. Waylen, somewhat adhering to gentlemanly conduct, entertained the notion of driving her

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 never see

measured steps, Rena gradually exited the

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

the sunlight had grown excessively

Rena made her

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

unworn clothes, along

every trace of her belongings from the place she

she bid farewell to was the beloved

evidence of her existence within the apartment, leaving behind a

her gaze upon Snowball, her faithful

had been struggling to eat properly due

a sense of responsibility, Rena decided to take Snowball with her

only take the dog along,

the fifty million dollars she had

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

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

the peak of his professional

on his office door and

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“Miss Gordon visited yesterday and

accepted the envelope and extracted a key from its

the key to his own

belongings, the clothes and jewelry, taken by her? If not, kindly arrange for their return to her. I

attention. He raised his gaze to meet hers and

“You’ll discover it when you return home tonight. Nonetheless, Miss

uneasy feeling gnawed at Waylen, he dismissed it without

continued working until ten o’clock in the evening before finally

and emptiness of his apartment, he felt an unwelcome hesitation before

or prepare a meal for him in the place he once called

he lit a cigarette, momentarily delaying his

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

accustomed to the apartment’s adornments, which were meticulously

everything had returned to its

and perfectly aligned with Waylen’s aesthetic preferences

tossed his coat aside and embarked on a quest

the kitchen, the

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