Chapter 837

Although Elsie shooed Elvis away in a hurry, Elvis was the type to stick closer than a shadow, with a skin thicker than the earth itself.

Yet, he didn't bother her, merely standing at a distance, silently observing.

He watched Elsie working alongside the cafeteria ladies, preparing a massive pot

of stew. Despite her slender and delicate frame, she stirred the giant black cauldron with ease, seemingly without breaking a sweat.

She picked vegetables, washed them, chopped them - all with a skilled and efficient grace, without a hint of pretension or shyness, as if it was something she had been doing her whole life.

Elvis, with his arms crossed, found himself increasingly captivated.

Elsie was busy to the point of perspiration, a few strands of hair sticking to her cheeks, presenting a somewhat disheveled appearance.

Yet, to him, she was breathtakingly beautiful at that moment.

Although every time they met, she was like a delicate, flawless piece of art, capturing the gaze of men and stealing hearts,

This time, she was even more beautiful than ever, for she was brimming with life and authenticity.

When it was time for dinner at the orphanage, Elvis, as a "friend" of Elsie, had the privilege of staying and sharing the meal with the children.

Elsie and the other two teachers lined up, serving the kids their meals.

"Thank you, Ms. Archer."

The children's voices were crisp and filled with laughter.

Elsie responded warmly, her hands never stopping.

After a while, her long eyelashes fluttered, and she paused, spoon in mid-air, as she looked up in surprise-

Elvis was standing there properly, holding his plate with eager eyes that met her shocked gaze. He smiled broadly,

"Ms. Archer, I'd love some, heap it high, please."

Elsie's heart fluttered, and she bit her lower lip shyly, unsure of what to do next.

Meanwhile, the teachers nearby glimpsed her blushing face and shared knowing smiles.

dinner," Elsie whispered, her voice so

spoon didn't hesitate to

might take a little longer

leaned slightly forward, his gaze sparkling, "It's not easy to see you. How could I leave without taking my time to admire

of his charming,

to stay lucid, not to hope,

was impossible, because she wasn't worthy, because there

origins as an orphan, raised by Avery, her body abused

beautiful face, which only made

someone who bore the face of his own sister, someone seen as a pitiable and

the laundry room, sitting on a small stool, her delicate hands soaking

a washing machine? This must

the man standing before her, then lowered her

to wash the extremely dirty ones by hand. The children here don't have family to care for them, and the teachers can't keep up, so I help with what I can.

to wash my

pulled up a chair to sit opposite her, shedding his coat and rolling up

family must have had plenty of servants."

of course, I had to take care of her. No one else was

a wet garment and began to

formidable agent, now showing

of teasing, "That's

darkened, "That's called being devoted

just because of

away, she had

their power to take

don't feel like

over you from

lump in his throat and his

"That's nice."

Evadne, her heart tightening before quickly covering the reflection with a piece of clothing, "Ms. Evadne

Same face, different fates.

cherished rose, pampered and adored. She was just a puppet, manipulated by

with his wild fantasies, thought of using her

was a madman with

about

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