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.”

said that, his expression

quickly apologized, her

fixed on the sky outside, his eyes tracing its vast expanse. In a somber tone, he began to recount

brought me back to the village. Everyone rejected and insulted me. I was

she handed me two steaming hot buns and roped me into playing games, showing me the true meaning

the purpose of my existence. But later on, I realized she was jus inherently kind-hearted. The man she truly loved was never

Ellie couldn’t hold back her

glimpsed Ellie’s

had buried his grief deep inside, struggling to find someone to share his pain with. Now, as Ellie shed tears for him,

you’ll surely find another woman

rewarded. But in doing good deeds, we

he turned to

kindness to you, and you’ll cherish her forever. You showed kindness

understanding smile emerged, and he approached, gently patting her head.

no more

“Okay, I’ll stóp.”

her tears with her sleeve. She wanted to say more, but suddenly, a noise echoed from beyond the door.

wretch! I finally

extremely unsightly man, leaning against the door frame with one