Goodbye, My Love

Harvey. Since you’ve graced my family’s banquet, you must be aware that it’s customary for guests to bring a gift for the host, right?”

Eloise gracefully withdrew her hand from the handshake, setting down what she was carrying on the guest registration table. With a calm demeanor, she replied, “These fruits and vegetables are grown in the backyard of the orphanage. They’re a token of appreciation for all the hard work you’ve put into hosting this year’s autumn festival banquet.”

Such exchanges of etiquette were quite common among the villagers, who often brought their own homegrown produce or poultry to the feasts.

Eloise didn’t see anything amiss in her gesture.

However, when Judie caught sight of the items Eloise had brought, she couldn’t hide her contempt and let out a disdainful snort, rolling her eyes dismissively.

We have an abundance of such things. Since you’ve graced us with your presence, why not offer the orphanage itself as a

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sinking with disappointment. While she had been aware of Judie’s malicious intentions, she hadn’t anticipated her to be

you’re taking this too far. Why should guests bring land as gifts to a banquet, huh? That’s ridiculous!”

dripping with contempt, “You think your useless vegetables are enough? Such cheap offerings,

Eloise’s voice quivered with anger

you can have it. But I have one simple request

uninterested in listening, Eloise felt compelled to speak her

your family has been sending people to harass the orphanage and even resorting to violence against the children! Based on that alone, I will never agree to

evident in her expression as

want then? How do

Eloise hurriedly suggested, “For the older children, we can arrange vocational training so they can learn valuable skills to support themselves. As for the younger ones, let’s work together to find caring families in the nearby area who are willing to adopt and provide them with a Loving

finish her sentence,