Mulling over her thoughts, Loraine reached out and gently grasped


    Eloise’s hand, pleading, “Could we apany you to the banquet?”


    Eloise hesitated. Given the repeated issues caused by the Cooper family, she was naturally skeptical


    about their banquet invitation.


    Concerned for Loraine, she disagreed, “It’s better if you both stay.”


    Loraine countered, “Marco hasn’t attended a countryside banquet before.


    I’d Like him to experience it. What do you think?”


    On hearing this, Eloise looked at Marco, recalling his disy of strength the previous day, and felt


    reassured.


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    She had overlooked the fact that Loraine was at an age where romantic rtionships were part of life.


    With Marco’s presence, she felt


    Loraine would be protected from any potential harm.


    “Very well, we shall all attend.”


    Loraine’s face lit up in joy, and she assisted Eloise in walking. She nced back at Marco, making a


    yful hand gesture for him to follow them.


    Marco, observing Loraine’s yful interaction with Eloise, couldn’t help but feel a pang of envy.


    He found himself yearning for the day when Loraine would exhibit the same yful and affectionate


    behavior towards him, as she did with


    Eloise. Her yful side was genuinely endearing.


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    At the vi of the Cooper family, the banquet was truly grand, befitting their status as the wealthiest


    family in the vige.


    Over a dozen tables were set up in the open space, and the entire vige joyfully attended, savoring


    dishes they rarely had the opportunity to taste.


    In contrast to the simple attire of the vigers, Judie’s clothing exuded extravagance, making her stand


    out among the crowd. She was surrounded by a group of young individuals, all eager to tter her and


    gain her favor.


    “Judie, our vige is truly blessed to have you. In my opinion, these country bumpkins should willingly


    offer all their resources to support your efforts in leading them to a better life!” one of her followers


    praised, trying to impress her.


    Judie smiled contentedly, yet her eyes remained fixed on the entrance as she anxiously clutched her


    cup.


    “Why hasn’t the old Lady from the orphanage arrived yet?”


    Just as she finished speaking, Eloise’s figure emerged at the entrance, leaning on a cane for support.


    Judie’s eyes lit up, and she promptly ced her wine ss down, hurrying over to her.


    With a fake smile, she warmly held Eloise’s hand and said, “Hello, Mrs.