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 at a 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."

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 occupied 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.