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,

lingered in the cemetery for an extended period, emerging only when the approaching noon signaled their

golden Bentley Continental GT stood parked and Waylen leaned against it, engrossed in

surrounded by the cheerful spring breeze, an air

slimmed down, yet

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

eyes held a profound gaze, she initiated

with tenderness, “Allow me to drive

interjected, “I’ll get a cab.

to take care on

long, Eloise hailed a taxi and departed for

cigarette, opened the car door

into the passenger

her movements

car, taking his

fixed on her feet as he

your foot

cast a glance at her

I

car in motion. He turned his gaze to Rena, hesitating before confessing, “Rena, I care for you. I don’t want us

Rena listened in silence.

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joy nor sorrow, as if she were an

proposed, “Waylen,

upon the

protracted silence, he

an hour later, he escorted her to an

advance, the establishment was exclusively

indulging in any food; instead, she opted for a solitary cup of coffee. Her delicate fingers delicately

Rena had

to win her

shatter her heart and then

Rena had poured her entire being into this relationship. She

backgrounds, she had been compelled to acquire skills

Flower arrangement, pastries…

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

found the entire situation utterly

a soft, composed tone, “Waylen,

at her

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

gaze, her response accompanied by a gentle

mean we break all ties. No more contact, no calls, no

Rena concluded her statement…

waiter and placed an order, stating, “Two set

“Certainly, Mr. Fowler. Your dishes will be

help but interject, her voice tinged

& Stay

the matter further, stating, “Let us converse after

plates were presented before them, it was only Waylen who

eating for quite some time, he

Rena’s remorse. He yearned

only yield sorrow. Since Rena had firmly resolved to end

gently dabbed his lips with a napkin,

inquired, “Have you made up your mind?

period and shared countless intimate moments, Waylen believed there was no valid reason for them to sever their bond entirely due

nodded, her

“I have thoroughly contemplated it. Let

had ever wooed. Now that Rena had initiated the

and unhappiness, it was better for them

an uncomfortable conversation

when parting ways with a woman. This gesture

contemplation, Waylen proposed, “I will arrange for Jazlyn

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

Rena had never been motivated by material wealth

Rena did not exhibit annoyance. Instead, she responded lightly, “I have no interest in the

himself slightly

maintained her unwavering gaze upon

into his pocket and retrieved a checkbook. With

a composed and respectful manner, he slid the

If you require any assistance in the future, feel free

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 apartment

lighting it and taking a

longer reside there these days. Once you have retrieved your

Rena graciously thanked Waylen.

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

Rena politely declined.

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

measured steps, Rena gradually exited the

slender figure through the

he mused, the sunlight had grown

made

team of workers to remove the newly added curtains and reinstall the old ones, as

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

of her belongings from the place she once called

bid farewell to

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

Snowball, her faithful companion

to

Rena decided to take Snowball with her

she chose to only take the dog along, opting

proceeds from the sale, combined with the fifty million dollars she had received from Waylen, were generously

feel a faint ache in her

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

was at the peak of

on his office door

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him an envelope, explaining, “Miss Gordon visited yesterday

accepted the envelope and extracted a key from its

the key

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

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

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

at Waylen, he dismissed it

until ten o’clock in the

emptiness of his apartment, he felt an unwelcome hesitation before

await his arrival or prepare a meal for him in the

he lit a cigarette, momentarily delaying his

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

accustomed to the apartment’s

everything had returned to its

resembled a showroom, impeccably cold and perfectly aligned with Waylen’s aesthetic preferences but devoid of any

coat aside and embarked on a quest

bedroom, the kitchen, the living room and even the

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