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Meanwhile, at the hospital, Belen rested in bed, an IV drip attached to her arm. Gracie and Elsa sat together on a
small couch nearby, chatting quietly. Since noon, Gracie had...
been at Belen’s side for nearly six hours. She had only stepped out briefly to meet Rosie for lunch and to buy
food for Belen and Elsa.
“Gracie, can | ask you something? Please answer honestly,” Elsa said. She had been holding back her question
for a while, unsure if she was close enough to Gracie to speak so openly, especially considering what had
happened last time. Now, after hours of conversation, Elsa felt they'd grown comfortable with each other.
Gracie flashed a gentle smile, expertly peeling an apple. Her hands moved with practiced ease. When she
finished, the apple looked perfectly round and inviting.
She sliced it into neat pieces, arranged them on a plate, and offered Elsa a toothpick.
The gesture touched Elsa. It felt as if Gracie were caring for her the way a daughter-in-law would. In Elsa’s eyes,
she was exactly the kind of young woman she wanted for her son—thoughtful, respectful, from a decent family.
Even without wealth, Gracie seemed far better than the headstrong Brenna.
“Ask anything you like, Mrs. Mitchell. I'll tell you whatever | can,” Gracie said with a smile.
Though she looked calm, Gracie felt anxious about letting Elsa down. She'd done everything possible today—
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇttending to Belen with care, feeding her, and helping with all the personal tasks that even Belen’s daughter might
shy away from.
“Let's share the apple,” said Elsa, passing Gracie a toothpick.
“Thank you, Mrs. Mitchell,” replied Gracie.
“What a well-mannered young lady you are.” Elsa felt a wave of satisfaction. Gracie’s good looks and intelligence
were matched by her gentle manners. It pleased Elsa to see such courtesy and respect.
But there was still something on her mind.
“I heard your father passed away, and your family lost everything. Is that true?” Elsa asked.
The question brought a flicker of sadness to Gracie’s eyes. Memories of her father’s sudden death and the
family’s downfall resurfaced. She had gone from living in luxury to struggling just to get by. That wound was still
fresh.
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Still, Gracie longed for Elsa’s approval. She didn’t want Elsa to know just how difficult things had becfor her.
If Elsa thought she was too much of a burden, she might not accept her to be with Ethan.
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