Chapter 871

Chapter 871:

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"My dream is you, Mr. Foster!" Elin confessed boldly.

Erick paused, surprised. "I?"

Elin's boldness faded, she looked down and murmured, "I just want to see you happy, Mr. Foster." "I want to be able to help him find his sister and his mother."

The room was bathed in a soft glow from the soft light that was cast on Elin's delicate face.

For the first time in these days, Erick had smiled brightly.

He sat up, looked at her and, stroking her hair, said sweetly: “Little Elin, you have grown a lot. But remember to study hard, follow your dreams, live your life for yourself and not carry burdens for others, okay?

Elin understood his words a little. In the dim light, Erick's handsome features and soothing voice touched her heart deeply, making her understand what it meant to be in love.

Erick leaned back, his voice thick with fatigue. "Go back and get some rest, or you won't grow."

Elin nodded and left the room, but not without looking back.

Erick's shirt was unbuttoned and the collar was loose, showing a bit of his delicate collarbone. Regardless of his pose, he was undeniably attractive.

Elin realized that her admiration for Erick could have evolved into something deeper. His feelings began to change into something more longing. Despite knowing it was impossible, she couldn't stop daydreaming about her future.

Then one day, Elin's paper stars stuffed in a book ran away and Annis found them.

Shocked by the content, Annis confronted Elin, prompting their first serious argument, during which she impulsively slapped Elin.

Annis regretted her reaction, but her feelings were one of anguish.

Crouching down, Annis pointed to Elin's notes filled with loving words and said, “Elin, we must live with integrity and gratitude. Mrs. Foster generously welcomed us. Mr. Foster finances your education. You must not have inappropriate thoughts about Mr. Erick Foster, do you understand?

Her face swollen and filled with indignation, Elin exclaimed, “Why not? I just like it! What's wrong with that?

Annis, overcome with frustration, gasped, “Do you want people to accuse us of having ulterior motives all the time? What is our social position and what is that of Mr. Erick Foster? Do you think you are worthy?

Elin was stunned and speechless. Mr. Foster's kindness had made him overlook the enormous social gap that existed between his family and the Foster family.

Annis tore the notes into little pieces, crushing Elin's hopes. He said firmly, each word loaded with intent: “Mrs. Foster and Mr. Foster have shown us great kindness. We must never betray their trust.

Elin burst into tears and ran out of the room. Just as he was leaving, he heard the driver say that Erick had gotten drunk and hurt himself in a bar.

Worried, Elin begged the driver to take her to the bar.

Seeing that Elin got along well with Erick, the driver saw nothing wrong with it and agreed.

At the bar, the driver told Elin to wait in the car while he got in, but time passed and he didn't come back.

Worried, Elin left the car and went into the bar to look for Erick.

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