Goodbye, My Love

If only he had recognized his feelings earlier and treated her better, perhaps she would not be so tearful at this moment.

As Eloise consoled Loraine, she also cast a glance at Marco, who appeared filled with remorse and despondency. Although she was uncertain of what troubled this young man, she keenly felt that it was somehow Linked to Loraine.

While comforting Loraine with gentle pats, she chuckled and coaxed,

“Dry your tears, my dear, or the gentleman might tease you.”

Loraine paused for a moment before remembering that Marco had been standing beside her all along.

How could she have forgotten that Marco was there, witnessing her emotional display!

pink with embarrassment, feeling mortified for revealing such a raw, childlike vulnerability. Yet, she managed to extricate herself from Eloise’s comforting embrace, wiped her tears, and retorted with a touch of pride, “He wouldn’t dare laugh at

to reassure her, Marco swiftly agreed, “No, I wouldn’t dare. I’ll always

spread

fact that she brought this man to the orphanage suggested that

perceive him as a potential son-in-law.

tall, as if under inspection, and respectfully presented

Mrs. Harvey. I’m Marco Bryant, Loraine’s

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position in the elder’s eyes. After an expectant pause

swamped with work recently, which has

some spare time, we made sure

Marco took responsibility for their delayed visit, Loraine appeared momentarily taken aback. Eloise’s eyes flicked between the two, her grin growing more