Marissa looked at Ellinor with a pang of heartache. The girl looked healthy; her complexion was fine, but her spirit didn't seem as lively as before.
After expressing her thoughts, Ellinor turned and left.
She was aiming to make Marissa feel a bit guilty and let her guard down. By tomorrow, she was determined to leave the Blanchet family, the family that had changed the course of her life.
As Ellinor left Marissa's room, she saw Veronica playing with Baber in the courtyard, with Moran watching from the side.
Ellinor pondered for a moment, then walked out.
As soon as Baber spotted Ellinor, he immediately dropped Veronica and scampered towards Ellinor.
Veronica followed Baber with a playful tone. "Kid, I just spent all this time playing with you, and as soon as you see Ellinor, you forget about me!"
Baber, grinning at Veronica, clung tightly to Ellinor's leg, clearly showing his preference.
Ellinor gently patted Baber's head, "Go play with Veronica; I'll watch over you."
Baber obediently took Veronica's hand and walked off.
Veronica led Baber to the swing in the yard and started to swing him gently.
Seeing Veronica's patience with a child made Ellinor feel slightly relieved. Even if she left tomorrow, Veronica, as Baber's aunt, would take good care of him, right?
"Ellinor."
Moran approached and greeted her.
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