Renaâs heart sank with sorrow.
She embraced Eloise tightly, tears streaming down her face.
âWhy must you leave? I want you to stay.
â
Eloise contemplated her response but chose to remain silent.
Earlier at the cemetery, Eloise had surmised that Lyndon might be Renaâs biological father,
If Rena went to Lyndon, perhaps her life would be much easier in the future,
Rena shook her head resolutely.
âI wonât go anywhere.
Eloise, I will stay by your side,â
A soft sigh escaped Eloiseâs lips.
She was ata loss as to how to handle Renaââs 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 herâ¦
Enfolding Eloise in her embrace, Rena whispered, her voice filled with vulnerability, âIf I were to call you âMom,â would you stay?â
Eloiseâs 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.
âMom⦠Please donât go.
â
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Eloise wept, the facade of strength she had been upholding since Darrenâs 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.
âI wonât leave⦠I will stay.
Rena, I will be your mother, and I will forever be here by your side.
â
Rena nestled against Eloiseâs 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, âRena!â
Rena understood the purpose behind his visit.
In a polite tone, she responded, âThank you so much, Mr.
Coleman.