Charles couldn't look away.

The single tear Renata shed would come to haunt him for many years to come.

In the end, he never got married and lived out the rest of his life in solitude.

…

They gazed at each other for a long time before Renata broke the silence, "Give me the child."

Although Charles felt deep sorrow, he still brought the child over and tried to please her gently,

"Daphne is adorable. Let's start over, Renata. We can raise her together.

"She will have a bright future as my