Chapter 8: Our Benefactor
“Mister Helkins will be here today, so please be on your best behavior, everyone,” Lady Monica told us what we all had already anticipated.
“Of course!”
“Let’s clean up the place well,”
“If we’re good girls, this place will get more money for food, right?”
“That’s right, my dear...” Monica said in her gentle voice.
“I’ll help out, too,” I quickly volunteered.
“Don’t overwork yourself. You almost fainted last time,” Monica said before she turned to smile caringly at me.
“I won’t...” I muttered.
Soon after, Mister Helkins arrived, and we were all lined up in front of the orphanage to greet him, just like we always did whenever he came to visit us. Our benefactor got out of his shiny black car, which looked expensive. As always, he was dressed well in a suit that seemed very fancy.
“Welcome! We’re so happy that you’re here. Hopefully, the ride wasn’t too long...” Monica greeted him with a smile.
The other girls and I plastered a smile to greet him. Mister Helkins nodded in greeting to Monica before he turned to smile at all of us girls. His eyes scanned each girl as he smiled warmly. I felt his eyes on me, and I nodded a little in greeting. From what I heard about him from Monica, Mister Helkins was an incredibly kind man who was keen to work for the betterment of society. Our orphanage is one of the many others he funds to help unfortunate girls without parents or girls going through challenging periods.
“It’s always good to be here. You can all relax; there’s nothing to be so tense about. I’m just here to ensure everyone is doing well,” Mister Helkins said warmly.