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,

in the cemetery for an extended period, emerging only

a resplendent golden Bentley Continental GT stood

cheerful spring breeze, an air of gloom enveloped

slimmed down, yet his handsomeness

situation any longer, she needed to convey her

eyes held a profound gaze, she initiated their

tenderness, “Allow me to

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

to take care

Eloise hailed a taxi and departed for

cigarette, opened the car door and gently urged, “Please, step

settled into

now, her movements lacked agility. Her injury occasionally caused

her in the car, taking his time to

fixed on her feet as

your foot still

glance at

improved. I appreciate your

to Rena, hesitating before confessing, “Rena, I care for you. I don’t want us to break up. Let’s

Rena listened in silence.

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sorrow,

even smiled and proposed, “Waylen, let’s find

slender fingers, resting upon the steering wheel, curled

a protracted silence, he smiled and replied,

later, he escorted her to an upscale

establishment was exclusively reserved for the two

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 discerned Waylen’s true

attempting to win her

profoundly hypocritical to shatter her heart and then seek to reclaim

the limits of his own willingness, whereas Rena had poured her entire being into this

been compelled to acquire skills she

Flower arrangement, pastries…

to abandon her home and pursue further studies

Rena found the

coffee, Rena finally said in a soft, composed tone, “Waylen,

at her

it is wise for us to separate

to evade his gaze, her response accompanied by a

No more contact, no

Rena concluded her statement…

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

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

but interject, her voice tinged

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declined to discuss the matter further, stating,

were presented before them, it was only

quite some time, he felt like chewing

truth, he was awaiting Rena’s remorse. He yearned for her to retract her statement

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

dabbed his lips with

inquired, “Have you made up your mind? Are you

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

her

thoroughly contemplated it. Let us bring our relationship to an

Elvira, Rena was the only woman he had ever wooed. Now that Rena had initiated the

relationship caused Rena distress and unhappiness, it was

so, an uncomfortable conversation

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

contemplation, Waylen proposed, “I will arrange for

held a value worth hundreds of millions

motivated by

annoyance. Instead, she responded lightly, “I have no interest in the

himself slightly taken

unwavering gaze upon

her stance, Waylen reached into his pocket and retrieved a checkbook. With deliberate movements, he

in a composed and respectful manner, he slid the

come to an end. If you require any

did not refuse his

tucking it away in

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“Mr. Fowler, I still

cigarette, lighting it and

no longer reside there these days. Once you

Rena graciously thanked Waylen.

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

Rena politely declined.

your assistance to my father during these trying times, Mr. Fowler… Now, we are

Rena

gaze fixed upon her slender figure through the glass

sunlight had grown

day, Rena made

the newly added curtains and reinstall the

meticulously packed up both her worn and unworn clothes, along with her

of her belongings from

the possessions she bid farewell to was the beloved piano named Morning

evidence of her existence within the

her faithful companion who I had previously been a

Snowball had been struggling to eat

responsibility, Rena decided to take Snowball

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

the fifty million dollars she had received from Waylen, were

faint ache in her foot, serving as a reminder of the

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

was at the peak of his professional

knocked on his office

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explaining, “Miss Gordon

extracted a key

was the key

jewelry, taken by her? If not, kindly arrange for their return to her. I have no

He raised his gaze to meet hers and asked,

discover it when you return home

an uneasy feeling gnawed at Waylen, he dismissed it without giving it

in the evening before

of his apartment, he felt

a meal for him in the place he

in his car, he lit a cigarette, momentarily

on the lights. As he surveyed his surroundings, an indescribable sensation coursed through

had grown accustomed to the apartment’s

returned to its

showroom, impeccably cold and perfectly aligned with Waylen’s

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

the kitchen, the living room and

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