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 their

stood parked and Waylen leaned against it, engrossed in his

spring breeze, an air

had slimmed down, yet his handsomeness remained

couldn’t evade the situation any longer, she needed to

held a profound gaze, she initiated

filled with tenderness, “Allow me

closure, Eloise interjected, “I’ll get

nodded, cautioning Eloise to take care on her way

Eloise hailed a

his cigarette, opened the car door and gently urged,

into the

she could walk now, her movements lacked

her in the car, taking his time

on her feet as he softly

your foot

at her feet

I appreciate

I care for you. I don’t

Rena listened in silence.

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exhibited neither joy nor sorrow, as if

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

fingers, resting upon the steering wheel,

silence, he smiled

later, he escorted her to

in advance, the establishment

of coffee. Her delicate fingers delicately grazed the surface of the porcelain, a reflection of the

recent days, Rena had discerned

attempting to

shatter her

always within the limits of his own willingness, whereas Rena had poured her entire being into this relationship. She had fallen

family backgrounds, she had been compelled to acquire skills she

Flower arrangement, pastries…

had motivated Rena to abandon her home and pursue further studies in Flirean, all in the pursuit of aligning herself better with

it now, Rena found the entire situation

finally said in a soft,

gazed at

it is wise for us to separate temporarily and

his gaze, her response accompanied by a

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

Rena concluded her statement…

placed an

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

but interject, her

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discuss the matter further, stating, “Let

were presented before them, it was only Waylen who

had been eating for quite some

awaiting Rena’s remorse. He yearned for her to

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

dabbed his lips with a

“Have you made up your mind?

intimate moments, Waylen believed there was

nodded, her resolve

thoroughly contemplated it. Let us bring our

from Elvira, Rena was the only woman he had

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

so, an

the scion of 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

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

apartment held a value worth hundreds of

had never been motivated by material

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

found himself

unwavering gaze upon

into his pocket and retrieved a checkbook. With deliberate movements,

in a composed and respectful manner, he slid the signed check towards

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

did not

check, tucking it away in her

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

it and taking a long

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

Rena graciously thanked Waylen.

depart. Waylen, somewhat adhering to gentlemanly

Rena politely declined.

“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 each

Rena

upon her slender figure through

the sunlight had grown

following day, Rena made her way to Waylen’s

a mission to restore 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

and unworn clothes, along with her jewelry,

every trace of her belongings

farewell to was the beloved

erased any evidence of her existence within

gaze upon Snowball, her faithful companion

few days, Snowball had been struggling to eat properly due to Rena’s absence from

decided to take Snowball with her as

Waylen, she chose to only take the dog along, opting to sell

she had received from

help but feel a faint ache in her foot, serving as a reminder

immersed himself in his work at the law office, celebrating

the peak of his

knocked on his office door

& Stay

envelope, explaining, “Miss Gordon visited yesterday and requested

and extracted a

key to his own

Were Rena’s belongings, the clothes and jewelry,

stiff, catching Waylen’s attention. He raised his gaze to meet hers and asked, “What’s

it when you return home tonight. Nonetheless,

he dismissed it without giving it

o’clock in the evening before finally

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

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

he sat in his car, he lit a

to enter his apartment and Switched on the lights. As he surveyed his surroundings, an indescribable sensation

had grown accustomed to the apartment’s adornments, which

now everything had returned to its

perfectly aligned with Waylen’s aesthetic preferences but devoid of any

embarked on a quest to find traces

the

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