“Elena, would you like to come with me?” Charles’s eyes glistened with anticipation.
“Yes!” Elena nodded heavily. “When are you going to go?”
She was so busy with her own affairs these days that she never thought about understanding Charles’s past. She wanted to know everything about Charles, instead of relying on him endlessly.
“I’m going to go tomorrow,” Charles asked. “Are you free tomorrow?”
“Yes, yes,” Elena said hurriedly. “I’ll be free even if I’m not available.”
Charles gave a chuckle and his eyes twinkled slightly. “Then… you may stay tonight.”
“What do you want?” Elena looked at him warily. “Don’t forget...”
“I have not forgotten the three rules.” There was hidden bitterness in his eyes. “I just want you to stay tonight, Elena, so we can go to the orphanage together tomorr
