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Chapter 597
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Chapter 597
Eli’s question made Riana and Nathan exchange a quick glance.
Riana gave a small nod.
Nathan studied Eli’s face for a few seconds before nodding as well. “Of course p>
Riana rose from her seat immediately. “We can talk in the living room.” Before leaving the dining room, she looked at her two grandchildren with gentle authority. “Grace and Josh, go back to your rooms after this. Don’t stay up too late p>
“Okay, GrandMom,” Grace and Josh replied in unison.
“Come with me, Eli,” Riana said softly.
Eli nodded faintly. Her heart began to beat faster as she stood. For a moment, she glanced toward Josh and Grace, who were still sitting at the table.
Grace looked at her curiously. “Is this a secret conversation p>
Chris chuckled. “Seems like it p>
Josh watched them with obvious curiosity, though he did his best to hold it in. If the time came, he could always ask his grandmother or his mother later. For now, he forced himself to stay quiet.
“Well then, I won’t eavesdrop,” Grace declared dramatically, covering both ears with her hands.
The gesture made everyone laugh lightly.
But Eli didn’t truly laugh. She only offered a small smile before following Nathan and Riana out of the dining room.
They walked toward a smaller sitting room that overlooked the back garden. The garden lights were already on, casting a soft glow over the neatly trimmed lawn. The evening air was cool, and the atmosphere there felt far quieter than the lively dining room.
Nathan sat first, choosing the armchair near the large window. Riana settled into the chair beside him.
“What are you doing?” Riana asked gently when she noticed Eli still standing. “Sit down p>
Eli lingered for a few seconds before finally sitting in the chair across from them. She lowered her gaze immediately, her hands clasped tightly together in her lap.
Nathan didn’t rush her. He simply waited patiently for the girl to speak.
Several seconds passed before Eli finally lifted her head.
“GrandDad… GrandMom,” she said softly.
Riana looked at her with warmth. “Yes, dear p>
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Eli drew in a deep breath.
“I’ve been thinking about many things since this afternoon,” she said carefully. “Everything you told me- honestly, without hiding anything anymore p>
She paused for a moment, as if making sure her words wouldn’t come out tangled.
“I know my life changed today,” she continued. “There are so many things that turned out to be completely different from what I believed all these years p>
Nathan and Riana remained silent, giving her the space to continue.
“Even though it was unexpected… it turns out I’m not actually part of this family,” Eli admitted honestly. “I came to this house because of my mother’s plan p>
Her voice trembled for a moment, but she steadied herself.
“But during the time I’ve stayed here,” she went on slowly, “everyone has treated me with so much kindness p>
Eli inhaled deeply.
“Grace always asks me to play with her. Josh has never treated me like a stranger. GrandMom and Grand Dad always look after me. And Mrs. Althea and Mr. Daven… they’ve been incredibly kind and gentle with me p>
Riana and Nathan still said nothing. It was clear Eli had more to say.
And she did.
“I know all of this might seem strange because I came here under circumstances that turned out to be… untrue. Everything was just manipulation by the woman I called Mother,” she said quietly.
Nathan finally spoke, his voice calm. “No one here blames you p>
Eli nodded slightly, but she continued anyway. “I just want to say something honestly.” She swallowed before finishing. “I don’t have anywhere else to go p>
The words were spoken very softly, yet they echoed clearly in the quiet room. Eli forced herself to meet their eyes.
“This isn’t my family’s house.” Her hands tightened together in her lap, trying to hide her nervousness. “It would sound ridiculous if I said that I want to stay here… and be accepted.” 1
Riana looked at her, her eyes already glistening.
Eli continued, her voice steadier now. “I promise I’ll study hard at school, I’ll also try my best not to cause any trouble.” She paused briefly before adding, “If Grand Dad and GrandMom allow it… I would like to stay
in this house p>
There was a short silence before she spoke again. “With the Miller family… or with the Callister family p>
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Nathan watched her closely. Before he could respond, Eli continued once more-honestly, like a child carefully trying to explain the thoughts tangled in her mind.
“I know I’m not part of your family. But I want to learn how to live properly here p>
She took another breath. “If you let me stay… I’ll try to help with anything I can. I learn quickly, and I won’t complain. Not at all p>
Nathan finally leaned back slightly in his chair. For a few seconds he said nothing, absorbing every word spoken by the girl who was about the same age as Josh.
Then he looked at Eli with warmth in his eyes.
“Eli,” he said gently.
The girl immediately lifted her head.
Nathan spoke calmly. “There isn’t a single person in this house who has ever thought about asking you to leave p>
Eli froze.
Nathan continued, “From the very beginning, we decided we would protect you p>
Riana shifted closer to her and gently took Eli’s hand, stroking it softly. “You don’t need to ask permission to stay in this house p>
Eli looked at them in confusion.
Nathan smiled faintly. “This home will always welcome you. We understand your situation better than anyone after everything that has happened p>
Tears immediately filled Eli’s eyes-this time not from sadness.
Nathan added, his voice gentle yet firm, “And there’s one more thing p>
Eli waited nervously for what he would say next.
“You don’t need to work to repay anyone’s kindness in this house p>
Nathan met her gaze with certainty. “There is only one thing you need to do right now p>
“What is it, Grand Dad?” Eli asked softly,
Nathan answered simply, “Be a good and respectful child. Don’t ever try to achieve your goals through deceit. And study with all your heart p>
Eli blinked, stunned.
“Everything about your schooling, how your life will move forward, and what you should do starting tomorrow has already been planned,” Nathan continued. “All you need to do is follow our guidance. And if something makes you uncomfortable, talk to us about it. Daven has already taken the time to find the
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right school for you p>
Once again, tears streamed down Eli’s cheeks.
Riana pulled her gently into an embrace, holding her close.
“Don’t feel burdened by all of this,” she whispered softly. “You never chose to be dragged into such a situation. I believe you’re a smart and kind-hearted girl p>
Eli sobbed quietly against her.
“And let us be your family p>
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