With that, he swiftly turned and sprinted off, creating a significant gap in seconds.


    The remaining henchmen, their courage evaporated, hastily dispersed, leaving the area deserted in a


    blink.


    Marco’s brows knitted together, but he chose not to pursue, considering


    Eloise’s safety.


    “Are you alright, Mrs. Harvey?”


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    Eloise took a moment topose herself, shook her head to signal she was unharmed, and expressed


    her gratitude, “Thank you, Marco. Truly.”


    Helping Eloise to a nearby bench, Marco asked softly, “What was that about?”


    Eloise paused, sighed, and began to exin.


    “That girl, Judie Cooper.


    She wants to purchase the orphanage Land for a farmhouse. I initially resisted, but the Coopers argued


    it was for themunity’s benefit.


    Besides, I’m not getting any younger, so I told Judie I’d consider it if she helped find a suitable ce for


    the children of the orphanage.”


    Marco’s instincts told him it wasn’t as simple as that.


    Eloise continued, “But Judie didn’t want to spend a dime for the children. After several rounds of


    negotiation, I realized they were all overbearing and selfish! She began causing trouble here because I


    didn’t agree. It’s been esctingtely. I tried appealing to the vige head, but to no avail. It’s


    appalling.”


    Marco’s disdain for Judie grew as he listened.


    He asked in a subdued voice, “Why haven’t you reached out to the Torres family? If Loraine knew


    about this, she would certainly help settle the issue.”


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    Marco discovered through Loraine that the Torres family had consistently maintained contact with


    Eloise. Special delegates were sent to distribute grants annually.


    If Eloise raised an issue, the Torres family would certainly act, and given their resources, they would


    likely solve it thoroughly.


    However, neither the Torres family nor Loraine were aware of the hardship the orphanage was facing,


    indicating that Eloise had opted not to disclose this information.


    Eloise let out a sigh but didn’t say anything.


    Aware of Eloise’s significance to Loraine, Marco paid close attention to her. He queried, “Why didn’t


    you say something? Are you facing any difficulties?”


    Eloise was taken aback at Marco’s question, not expecting his perceptiveness. His understanding


    made her even more d that Loraine had found such a considerate man.


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    “I… I didn’t want to involve Lorrie in any trouble,” Eloise finally confessed.