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.

such things. Since you’ve graced us with your presence, why not offer the orphanage itself as a generous gift for

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

land as gifts to a banquet,

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

usually good temper, Eloise’s voice quivered with anger

said it before, if you want the land, you can have it. But I have one

listening, Eloise felt compelled to speak her

fulfilling that simple request, your family has been sending people to harass the orphanage and even resorting to violence against the children! Based on that alone, I will

in her expression

it that you want then? How do you want them taken

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

her sentence,