Chapter 116: Until We Meet Again
Nathaniel and Elsie’s friendship deepened the more time they spent together, including navigating the changes in their lives.
At the same time, Nathaniel realized he had been harboring feelings for Elsie. Despite that, he didn’t dare to be upfront with his heart.
"Nate, have you heard? Elsie rejected someone again at school."
Whenever Nathaniel caught the news of Elsie turning her schoolmates’ advances, his heart soared in happiness.
Unfortunately, they weren’t in the same school despite being the same age. Thus, he only listened to the news from the ones who did.
Still, he often pretended to be uninterested despite how loud his heartbeat was.
Elsie was known as the prettiest girl in the orphanage. Even the younger children crushed on her. Her great personality enhanced her natural beauty.
She was warm, compassionate and loving but, she knew when to stand up for herself. She was both kindhearted and headstrong at the same time.
The closer Nathaniel and Elsie were to their college entrance examination, the more time they spent studying together. They usually stayed in the orphanage’s library.
Sometimes, Nathaniel sneaked a look whenever Elsie was engrossed in her work.
He loved seeing how her soft blond hair framed her face in waves. Its color reminded him of the gentle sunlight streaming through the morning clouds.