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.

leave after dinner," Elsie whispered, her voice so low that only they could

to fill

a little longer to eat all this.

"It's not easy to see you. How could I leave without taking

of his charming, flirtatious

to stay lucid, not

was impossible, because she wasn't

orphan, raised by Avery, her body

which only made her

the face of his own sister,

children went to their classes or naps, Elsie was in the laundry room, sitting on a small stool, her delicate hands

use a washing

before her, then lowered her head again to

machines don't clean them well enough. I have 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. You, living a life

how could I not understand? I used to

sit opposite her, shedding his coat and rolling up the sleeves of his black shirt to reveal forearms taut

yourself? But your family must have had plenty of servants." Elsie's eyes

of course, I had to take care of her. No one else was allowed to touch her," Elvis said

a wet

agent, now showing a

a hint of teasing, "That's kind of

"That's called being devoted to my sister. You

it wasn't just because of

away, she had gathered her four sons and urged

everything in their power to take good care

cry, don't feel like I'm

you

in his throat and

"That's nice."

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

Same face, different fates.

was the cherished rose, pampered and adored. She was just a puppet, manipulated by others, despite sharing the same

thought of

madman

about you and your

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