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Chapter 38
*Percy, I need you in take Elsie back to the samitorium yourself. I dont trust anyone else with this.
Percy stood by the car, watching as Elsie climbed into the back seat without a word. He hesitated for a moment but couldn t bring himself to ask her to sit in the front.
The drive was
was silent.
Neither of them could remember the last time they h
Percy felt a pang of guilt.
had been alone together.
“Elsie, you’ve been back for a while now, and I haven’t even taken you out for a meal. When you have some time, let’s have a family dinner.”
Elsie paused, her bright eyes meeting Percy’s in the rearview mirror, She nodded.
She couldn’t-speak, and even if she used sign language, Percy wouldn’t understand. So, she just nodded.
Percy was surprised by her response and felt a bit more enthusiastic, Elsie, if you need to rent a place, let me know. I know a lot of people and can definitely help.”
Elsie raised an eyebrow and smiled politely.
But she thought to herself, The Forbes family owns so many properties; I don’t believe there is no house available.
However, Percy never mentioned providing her with a house to live in rent-free.
She knew he was just being polite.
he suddenly remembered the house Ronald had left her in their divorce settlement.
She
Her brow furrowed as she pondered the myriad absurdities Missy and Ronald had engaged in within that house, a wave of revulsion sweeping over her.
It was supposed to be her and Ronald’s marital home.
Now, Elsie wished she could just burn it down.
After that, no matter what Percy said, Elsie only nodded vaguely.
They soon arrived at the sanitorium.
As soon as Elsie got out of the car, Molly and Albert, who had been waiting at the door, came over.
Percy said a few more words of concern to Elsie, got a smile from her and then drove away.
Molly’s big eyes sparkled as she looked at Elsie, hugging her leg and rubbing her head against it.
Albert stood a step away, his face still wearing ont, faint smile. Molly’s been asking for you non-stop. It’s good you re back.
Elsie felt a pang of heartache and hugged Molly tightly.
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The three of them walked into the canitorum together.
Elsie didn’t see Bruce anywhere, which struck her as odd. “Wheres Valnis? Is he busy?”
Albert nodded, watching Elsie enter the house. He leaned against this doorframe, showing no intention of going Inside
“Dr. Valois went to an out-
1-of-state medical equipment expo. He’ll be back in a while,”
Elsie set Molly on the bed and noticed a piece of paper in the night and
The paper was filled with writing,
Recognizing Bruce’s handwriting, she picked it up and read it carefully. She couldn’t help but smile at the signature.
Bruce had gone to the expo but still left her some tasks before he le
Elsie didn’t realize how captivating her gentle, warm smile was.
Albert straightened up a bit and asked, “Is that paper from Dr. Valo?
Elsie turned and nodded, smiling softly as she signed.
“Yeah, he left nie some homework. He wants me to practice some new sounds while he’s away.”
Albert raised an eyebrow and nodded, his tone indifferent. That sounds like Dr. Valois.”
Elsie resumed a tranquil life in the sanatorium, spending her days practicing pronunciation and playing with the children. Her life, though simple, had a sense of fulfillment Thinking back to her conversation at The Forbes Villa about finding a place to live, she started looking up rental listings online.
She suddenly remembered Cedric once telling her he wanted to live in a place with a rooftop garden.
He dreamed of watering flowers and playing the piano every day, living a carefree life.
It was a dream they both cherished.
Now, she
e was the only one who could make that dreams come to
true.
Elsie opened her locket and looked at Cedric’s ever-smiling face, feeling a pang of sadness.
But more than that, she felt a surge of determination.
So what if she was alone?
She could achieve that dream on her own.
by this resolve, she eagerly searched for her dream home.
-Fueled by
Soon enough, she found one.
online and quickly arranged a viewing
Once everything was set, Elsie realized she might have been too hasty.
How could she be so trusting and agree to meet a stranger alone?
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What if the person was a villain?
Worried, she decided to ask Albert to accompany her.
“What? You want to move out on your own?” Albert looked at Elsbeth a frown, clearly puzzled,
Elsie was doing well here, and the children adored her.
Why did she want to nove out?
Elsie nodded, her expression a mix of determination and pleading.
She signed, “I don’t know when I’ll get better. I can’t stay here forev
Seeing her earnest and resolute expression, Albert didn’t argue further.
They set out early on the appointed day,
The sanitorium was quite a distance from the city center, and it took nearly an hour to get
Hi, are you Ms. Forbes?
there.
Urned to see a punk girl with heavy makeup, black geskadan, black ligatie, spikes to s
someone.
Elsie stared at the skull nail art in front of her for a moment before realizing the girl was addressing her. She quickly nodded.
She signed, “I’m Elsie Forbes. Nice to meet you.”
She extended her hand for a friendly shake. “Hi, I’m Aline Taylor, the landlord.”
Aline’s face briefly showed disbelief when she realized Elsie was muito.
Hearing Aline’s voice, Elsie realized she might not understand sign language and looked hopefully at Albert.
Albert had been scrutinizing Aline since she appeared.
Standing a step away, he could clearly see the stark contrast between Aline’s punk look and Elsie’s demure appearance.
He spoke with a hint of caution, “She
says she’s s Elsie Forbes. She was glad to meet you.”
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