Chapter 21: I have come to love him As Elsie discreetly followed Dahlia, her mind filled with anticipation and curiosity. She knew that there must be something important or suspicious that Dahlia was hiding, and she was determined to uncover the truth. Elsie quietly tailed Dahlia, observing her aunt as she entered a dimly lit study. The room was filled with shelves of books, old photographs, and various trinkets. Elsie's curiosity grew even more, wondering what secrets lay within those walls. Carefully, Elsie positioned herself outside the study, straining to listen for any clues. She heard the faint sound of a drawer being opened and closed, followed by hushed whispers. It seemed that Dahlia was not alone. "What could Dahlia be hiding in that study?" Elsie wondered. "Could it be that book? And who was she speaking to in such secrecy?" The possibilities swirled in Elsie's mind, fueling her determination to find the truth. Taking a deep breath, Elsie prepared he

Chapter 23: You wouldn't dare! After speaking to Trixson on the mobile, she returned to Aunt Rina's bungalow. She heard Rina and Dahlia exchanging words. "You should keep your mouth shut," she heard Dahlia threaten Rina. Later, Rina snapped in a louder voice, "Why should I? Only people who have secrets are self-conscious." "Everybody has secrets, Rina. Everybody," Dahlia said matter-of-factly, scrunching up her face. "What is happening here?" Elsie chimed in as soon as she entered the living room. It was not the first time she had seen them squabble; they always had issues. Instead of replying to her question, Dahlia's eyes burned with anger as she hollered, "Are you done? Then give me my phone and save me all those stupid questions. Pathetic!" Elsie ignored her rude comment, she tossed the phone to Dahlia, who scrambled before catching it. Then she scampered to Rina and wrapped her arms around her upper body. "Are you okay, Auntie?" "I am fine. Tha

Chapter 24; Just make sure you don't use up all your energy "Why are you smiling huh? You are supposed to be my daughter." Dahlia scolded Cécilia. "I am not smiling,mother. " Cécilia rolled back her head in laughter. She enjoyed Elsie's assertiveness. *** Since she was already soaked, Elsie took a bath and got new underwear from Auntie Rina, who had sent a servant to buy them. She also changed into a red dress with a drawstring waistline. It was the only dress she had that could still fit. Not quite fit, because her breasts had grown two times bigger after she gave birth, and her hips had widened as well. The dress, which used to be knee-length, was now thigh-length. She donned simple makeup with a little powder and diamond ear spike earrings. As she examined herself in the mirror, Elsie felt uncomfortable in the dress. She pulled on the waistline and complained, "This dress used to be big for me, and now it's too tight. I can barely breathe." "Wow, Ma'am El

Chapter 27: Daddy tell Mommy you love her! In a bustling ice cream parlor in City D, the employees were in a state of panic due to the arrival of a new customer. It was none other than the renowned Aiden Scott, and they knew that providing him with flawless service could potentially elevate their small restaurant to new heights. Meanwhile, Aiden sat uncomfortably in his seat, his gaze wandering aimlessly around the middle-class establishment. His actions betrayed his aristocratic background, as it was evident that he was unaccustomed to such a simple lifestyle. Noticing his unease, Elsie nudged him and suggested, "If you don't like it here, we can leave." In response, he asked expressionlessly, "Do you like it here?" Elsie became confused. Why was he asking her the same question she had just asked him? Nevertheless, she replied calmly, "I like it here. Auntie Dahlia used to bring me here after my piano classes." Excitement and happy memories gleamed in her

Chapter 29: Not When It Tastes Like You "Huh?" she asked with a full mouth. Aiden's Adam's apple bobbed as he wiped the corner of her lips, which were smudged with ice cream. He asked, "Won't you feed me anymore?" Elsie swallowed, shifting uncomfortably in her seat. She inquired, licking her lower lip, which only enticed him, "Didn't you hate ice cream?" He smiled, bringing her closer by supporting her head with his hand. "Not when it tastes like you." Before she could grasp what he meant, he abruptly slammed his lips onto hers, taking her by storm. Her pupils dilated at his actions. Elsie was taken aback by his actions and was frozen to her seat. She let him take the lead and did not reciprocate. Seeing that she held back her obvious desire, he bit her lower lip before letting her go. Didn't she want to kiss him? Or was she done with the pretense? It meant he was right, only Henry Rowan was in her heart. How could he be so foolish! Thinking thi