Love At The Wrong Table

As the drunkard spoke, Ellie wrinkled her nose at the unmistakable scent of alcohol wafting in. She instinctively covered her nose.

“I’m out of wine, but I can lend you some cash,” Yosef offered casually, producing a stack of bills.

“Whoa, you’re a lifesaver!”

The man accepted the money without a second thought, leaving without bothering count it or leave an IOU.

“Mr. Yosef, do you often lend a hand like this?” Ellie inquired.

Yosef nodded.

“You’re kind-hearted, but didn’t you just say kindness might not always pay off? Why be so generous then?” Ellie’s confusion was evident in her innocent gaze.

“It’s because of a woman. She changed my perspective,” Yosef admitted openly.

With a sigh, he looked up at the sky, where the memory of Queenie lingered in his thoughts.

“I see. Mr. Yosef, can you tell me who she is?”

Ellie looked a little disappointed. So, Mr. Yosef already has someone he likes.

“She’s dead.”

as Yosef said that, his expression

quickly apologized, her voice

kept his gaze fixed on the sky outside, his eyes tracing its vast expanse. In a somber

back to the village. Everyone rejected and insulted me. I was so desperate I even contemplated ending my miserable and meaningless life.

was then she handed me two steaming hot buns and roped

for her. I even believed her happiness was the purpose of my existence. But later on, I realized she was jus

Yosef poured out his heart, Ellie couldn’t hold back her

the window’s faint reflection, Yosef glimpsed Ellie’s

struggling to find someone to share his pain with. Now, as Ellie shed tears

Yosef, you’ll surely find another woman as kind

and continued, “You’re right. Kindness might not always be rewarded. But in doing good deeds, we find our own happiness, don’t we?”

Yosef pause, and he

to you, and you’ll cherish her forever. You showed kindness to me, and I’ll remember you always. That’s the reward of

understanding smile emerged, and he approached, gently patting

no

“Okay, I’ll stóp.”

tears with her sleeve. She wanted to say more, but suddenly,

I finally found

leaning against the door