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 approaching noon signaled their

entrance, a resplendent golden Bentley Continental GT stood

by the cheerful spring

slimmed down, yet

she needed

eyes held a

said, his voice filled with tenderness, “Allow

get a cab.

Eloise to take care on her way

long, Eloise hailed a taxi and departed for

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

settled into the passenger

her movements lacked agility. Her injury occasionally caused

the car, taking his time

on her feet

foot

glance at her

improved. I

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.

Rena listened in silence.

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exhibited neither joy nor sorrow, as if she

even smiled and proposed, “Waylen, let’s

upon the steering wheel,

protracted silence, he smiled and replied,

an hour later, he escorted her to an upscale

reservation in advance, the establishment

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 dwelled within her

days, Rena had discerned Waylen’s true

to win her

wasn’t it profoundly hypocritical to shatter her heart and

poured her entire being into this relationship. She had fallen

she had been

Flower arrangement, pastries…

daughter of the esteemed pianist Lyndon Coleman, which had motivated Rena to abandon her home and pursue further studies in Flirean, all in the pursuit of aligning herself better

found

halfway through her coffee, Rena finally said in a soft, composed tone, “Waylen, let us

gazed at

for

gaze, her response accompanied by a

this relationship,’ I mean we break all ties. No more contact, no calls, no

Rena concluded her statement…

Waylen summoned a waiter and placed an order, stating, “Two set

Fowler. Your dishes will

interject, her

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to discuss the matter further, stating,

it was only Waylen who engaged in consuming the meticulously

for quite some time, he felt like

He yearned for her to retract her statement about

had firmly

gently dabbed his lips with

tone, he inquired, “Have you made up

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

nodded, her resolve

Let us bring our relationship to an

from Elvira, Rena was the only woman he had ever

relationship caused Rena distress and unhappiness, it was better for them to liberate

an

a wealthy family, Waylen believed it was customary to offer something when parting ways with a woman. This gesture would be a testament to his appreciation for the time they

proposed, “I will arrange for Jazlyn to transfer

apartment held a value worth hundreds of millions of

never been motivated by material wealth in her relationship

Waylen broached the topic, Rena did not exhibit annoyance. Instead, she responded lightly,

found himself slightly

unwavering gaze

reached into his pocket and retrieved a checkbook. With deliberate movements, he inscribed the

a composed and respectful manner, he

has come to an end. If you require any assistance in the future,

did not refuse his

folded the check, tucking it away

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

cigarette, lighting it and taking a long

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

Rena graciously thanked Waylen.

preparing to depart. Waylen, somewhat adhering

Rena politely declined.

trying times, Mr.

steps, Rena gradually exited the

gaze fixed upon her slender figure through

the sunlight

Rena made her way to

its former state. She had arranged for a team of workers to remove the newly added curtains and reinstall the old ones, as well as discard all the vases and ornaments she

her worn and unworn clothes, along with her jewelry, and dispatched them to the

out every trace of her belongings from the

the possessions she bid farewell to was the beloved piano

her existence within the apartment, leaving behind a void as if

faithful companion

been struggling to eat properly due to Rena’s absence from the

a sense of responsibility, Rena decided to take Snowball with

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

million dollars she had received from Waylen, were generously donated to a

in her foot, serving

his work at the law office, celebrating a triumphant

peak

knocked on his

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him and discreetly handed him an envelope, explaining, “Miss Gordon

extracted a key from

the key to his own

silently examined 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 no use for those things

expression turned stiff, catching Waylen’s attention. He raised his gaze to meet

discover it when you return home tonight. Nonetheless, Miss Gordon has indeed moved

uneasy feeling gnawed at Waylen, he dismissed

in

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

prepare a meal for him in the place he once called

his car, he lit a cigarette,

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

apartment’s

returned

and perfectly aligned with Waylen’s aesthetic preferences

coat aside and embarked on a quest to find

scoured the bedroom, the kitchen, the living room and even the

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