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

cemetery’s entrance, a resplendent golden Bentley Continental GT stood parked and Waylen leaned

by the cheerful spring breeze, an air of gloom enveloped

had slimmed down, yet his handsomeness

the situation any longer, she needed to convey her thoughts

Waylen, whose eyes held a profound gaze, she initiated

his voice filled with tenderness, “Allow me to drive

get a cab.

nodded, cautioning Eloise to take care

a taxi and departed for

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

into

her movements lacked agility. Her

car, taking

on her feet as he

your foot still

cast a glance at her

improved. I

setting 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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sorrow,

and proposed, “Waylen, let’s

upon the steering wheel, curled

silence, he

an hour later, he escorted her to

advance, the establishment

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

had

to win her

hypocritical to shatter her heart and then

Rena had poured her entire being into this relationship. She had fallen in love with him without

backgrounds, she had been compelled to acquire skills she

Flower arrangement, pastries…

girlfriend was the daughter of the esteemed pianist Lyndon Coleman, which had motivated Rena to abandon her home and pursue further studies in

it now, Rena found the entire situation utterly

soft, composed tone, “Waylen, let us bring an end to this

gazed at

is wise for us to separate temporarily and allow ourselves time to find

his gaze, her response

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

Rena concluded her statement…

placed an order, stating, “Two set menus,

responded, “Certainly, Mr. Fowler.

interject, her voice

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declined to discuss the matter further, stating, “Let us converse after the

was only Waylen who

quite some time, he felt

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 relationship, how could

dabbed his lips with a

a matter-of-fact tone, he inquired, “Have you made up your mind? Are you truly determined

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

nodded, her

Let us bring our relationship to an

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

relationship caused Rena distress and unhappiness, it

so, an uncomfortable

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

contemplation, Waylen proposed, “I will arrange for Jazlyn to transfer

hundreds of millions

had never been motivated by

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

himself slightly

her unwavering gaze

his pocket and retrieved a checkbook. With deliberate movements,

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

If you require any assistance in the future, feel

not refuse

tucking it

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I still have some personal belongings in

extracted a cigarette, lighting it and taking a long

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

Rena graciously thanked Waylen.

from her seat, preparing to depart. Waylen, somewhat adhering

Rena politely declined.

father during these trying times, Mr. Fowler… Now, we are even. From this point forward… We

steps, Rena gradually

his gaze fixed upon her slender figure through the

sunlight had grown excessively

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 the vases and ornaments she had

both her worn and unworn clothes,

of her belongings from the place she once

possessions she bid farewell to was the beloved

span of just one day, Rena successfully erased any evidence of her existence within the apartment, leaving behind a void as if she had

Snowball, her faithful companion who I had previously been a

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

a sense of responsibility, Rena decided to take Snowball with her

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

the fifty million dollars she had received from Waylen, were generously

a faint ache in her foot,

work at the law office, celebrating a triumphant victory

peak of

his office door and

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him an envelope, explaining, “Miss Gordon visited yesterday and requested that

extracted

key to his

clothes and jewelry, taken by her? If not, kindly arrange for their return to her. I have no use for those things

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

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

Waylen, he dismissed it without giving it much

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

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

a meal for

in his car, he lit a cigarette,

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

to the apartment’s

everything had returned to

aligned with

embarked on a quest

the living room and even the

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