Elise's lips opened but no sound came out. As if her vocal cords had disappeared somewhere.

Elise really didn't know what to answer. She was still thinking about what Rena said before at the restaurant. And she really didn't know what steps to take. And now Rena asks the same question at the end of her life. And said it was Rena's last wish. Really, Elise was still hesitant. Can she divorce and separate from Brian. Rena said they both could still be on good terms even though they were divorced. But can Elise hold back and accept their new relationship. Elise was also afraid that if she would sink back into the abyss of darkness, she would be lonely and alone like before. But what Rena said earlier also made Elise's heart doubt. If Brian really will not be able to forget Elena and even imagine Elise as Elena. It was better for Elise to back off. Elise also thought about what Rena said about pursuing her dreams and aspirations. So, what should Elise choose?

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"Elise!" Calling Rena brought Elise from her long reverie.

"Mommy doesn't have any desires, I just want Brian to be happy and you don't get hurt. Mommy is sure you can find a man who sincerely loves you. So, will you give up Brian and divorce him?"

Elise's eyes looked at Rena's pale face. Yes, that woman is lying in this hospital bed for helping her. That woman risked her life to save Elise. How could she refuse her last request? If it weren't for Rena's help, maybe Elise would be the one waiting for her death seconds.

Elise's left hand that was not held by Rena clenched firmly. Elise closed her eyes and prayed. Hopefully this is really the right decision. And Elise hopes she will never regret her decision today.

After confirming her heart. Elise opened her eyes and nodded towards Rena.

"Yes, Mom. I'm going to divorce Brian." Answer Elise.

Instantly, Rena's tears dripped. She still didn't believe Elise would agree to her request. Rena vividly remembers how much Brian meant to Elise's life. And how Brian has an important role in stopping the trauma of Elise. However, it turns out that the young woman agreed to divorce Brian. Letting go of a man who is very important and meaningful to her life for everyone's happiness.

"Elise." Rena was moved to stare at Elise. She knew this was a difficult decision for Elise to make. And Rena really wanted to be by the young woman's side, comforting and keeping her promise to become Elise's adoptive mother and giving her love and mother's attention. However, her life time was not long. Even Rena had started to feel her heart beat weakly. And soon it will stop beating.

"Elise, I want to hug you." Said Rena which made Elise freeze for a moment. The young woman looked at Rena searchingly and finally moved to hug Rena who was still lying very carefully. A hug that felt very warm, even warmed Elise's heart which had always been cold. They hugged and fell silent together. As if she wanted to remember the warm moment that happened for the first and last time between the two of them.

"Forgive me for not being able to keep my promise to give you attention and love as your adoptive mother." Rena's hand gently rubbed Elise's back. Rena's words made Elise let go of her embrace and looked at Rena carefully.

"What did Mommy say? With Mommy helping and risking her life to save me, that is big enough to prove how much Mommy loves me. I can't even repay Mommy's actions and can only grant Mommy's last wish." said Elise with tears in her eyes. It would be a lie if she said she was not afraid of the decisions she had made. It would be a lie if Elise said she could suppress the trauma and survive without Brian by her side. But regardless of her current anxiety, Elise covered her and tried to put on a strong face for the sake of Rena. She didn't want to see her leave feeling uneasy.

Rena knows Elise is trying to be strong and cover up her anxiety after making the tough decision to divorce Brian. But there's nothing Rena can do, it's all for the good of them all. All Rena can do is pray that Elise can achieve happiness even though it's not with Brian.

"Mommy will always pray for you, so that you will always be happy and meet a man who sincerely loves you."

"And thank you for granting my last wish, Elise." Rena tightened her grip on Elise's hand.

Then she looked up at the roof of the room and imagined Dean's fat and handsome face. Dan remembered her promise at Sean's grave that said she would come back with Dean.

"Looks like I can't fulfill my promise to the late Sean. But I can meet and look after him in heaven later. I will definitely miss Dean. And I wish him all the best." Rena ended her words with a big smile on her face. Then she closed her eyes.

The silence is broken by a sharp, shrill electrocardiograph (EKG) sound. Brian and Elise unconsciously looked at the electrocardiograph monitor, which now showed a straight line. Which means there is no more heart rate detected by the tool. Brian and Elise glanced at each other for a second and immediately turned to quickly stare at Rena.

"Mom!" Brian shouted along with the action that shook the middle-aged woman's body. Elise who was beside him was crying loudly.

"Mommy!" Called Elise between sobs. She never imagined that the middle-aged woman who had been shopping and chatting seriously with her a few hours ago was now gone. Rena died so quickly and they never expected.

Instantly the doctor and nurse entered the room. And forced Brian to step away for a moment to check on Rena's condition.

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