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,

an extended period, emerging only when

the cemetery’s entrance, a resplendent golden Bentley Continental GT stood parked

cheerful spring breeze, an air of

down, yet

situation any longer, she needed to convey

held a profound

said, his voice filled with tenderness, “Allow me

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

to take care

Eloise hailed a taxi and departed

his cigarette, opened the car door and

settled into the

her movements lacked

the car, taking his time to

on her feet

your foot

a glance at her feet and

improved. I appreciate

care for you. I don’t want us to break up. Let’s start anew.

Rena listened in silence.

&

sorrow, as if

and proposed, “Waylen, let’s

resting upon the steering wheel,

protracted silence, he smiled

escorted

reservation in advance, the establishment was exclusively reserved for the two of

delicate fingers delicately grazed the surface of the

had

was attempting to win her

hypocritical to shatter her heart and then seek to

own willingness, whereas Rena had poured her entire being into this relationship. She had

different family backgrounds, she had been compelled to acquire

Flower arrangement, pastries…

motivated Rena to abandon her home and pursue further studies in Flirean,

Rena found the entire situation utterly

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

gazed at

“Perhaps it is wise for us

gaze, her response accompanied by

break all ties. No more contact, no calls, no texts on special

Rena concluded her statement…

summoned a waiter and placed

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

help but interject, her voice tinged with

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further, stating, “Let us

presented before them, it was only Waylen who

he had been eating for quite some time, he

remorse. He yearned for her to retract

Rena had firmly resolved to end

gently dabbed his lips

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

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

nodded, her resolve

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

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

Rena distress and unhappiness, it was better

so, an uncomfortable conversation

of a wealthy family, Waylen believed it was customary to offer something when parting ways with a

proposed, “I will arrange for

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

had never been motivated by

the topic, Rena did not exhibit annoyance.

found himself

her unwavering gaze upon

retrieved a checkbook. With deliberate movements,

composed and respectful manner,

has come to an end. If

not refuse

check, tucking it away in

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

cigarette, lighting it and taking a long

a smile. “Very well. I no longer reside there these days. Once you have retrieved your belongings, you can hand

Rena graciously thanked Waylen.

somewhat adhering to gentlemanly

Rena politely declined.

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

steps, Rena gradually

upon her slender figure through the glass door. Suddenly,

the sunlight had grown

made her way to Waylen’s

on a mission to restore its former state. She had arranged for a team of workers to remove the newly

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

trace of her belongings

she bid farewell to was the beloved piano named

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

upon Snowball, her faithful companion who I had previously been

past few days, Snowball had been struggling to eat properly due to

responsibility, Rena decided to take Snowball with

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

from the sale, combined with the fifty million dollars she

ache in her foot, serving as a

Waylen immersed himself in his work at the law office, celebrating a triumphant victory in an

peak

his

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

accepted the envelope and extracted

was the key to

the 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 their return to her. I have

He raised his gaze to meet hers and asked, “What’s

responded enigmatically, “You’ll discover it when you return home tonight. Nonetheless, Miss Gordon has indeed

uneasy feeling gnawed at Waylen, he

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

emptiness of his apartment,

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

he lit a cigarette, momentarily

apartment and Switched on the lights. As he surveyed his

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

returned to its previous

and perfectly aligned with Waylen’s aesthetic preferences

on a quest to find traces of

bedroom, the kitchen, the living room and

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