Just then, one of Mark's subordinates delivered news.

“Mr. Evans, a Mr.

Coleman and a Miss Coleman have arrived at Miss Gordon's ward and insist on seeing her. Miss Gordon has agreed to meet them."

Mark closed the file promptly, hastening towards the exit.

Waylen trailed behind Mark.

In the ward, Rena stood silently by the window.

Since Alexis' birth, she had had problems falling asleep.

Her fervent hope clung to the possibility of a doctor's sudden arrival, bearing news of the baby's recovery and the resumption of normal feeding.

She knew it was an audacious desire, yet she yearned ceaselessly.

In these past two days, her frail form had withered even more.

Lyndon arrived with Elvira. Observing Rena's emaciated state, guilt overwhelmed him.

"Rena, I never intended for this to happen. Neither did Elvira. We both only wish for you to find happiness."

A soft chuckle escaped Rena's Lips.

Wish her to find happiness?

Ever since Lyndon entered the picture, he had shown no real concern for

Rena, yet he had the audacity to claim she was his only biological child.

Rena turned on her heels.

Though she had shed considerable weight, her beauty remained undiminished.

However, her eyes lacked radiance, filled instead with desolation.

With a casual tone, Rena uttered, "Do you know what I think of you?"

Lyndon's body trembled involuntarily.

Softly, Rena continued, "I once held you in high regard but, over time,