Chap 3: Elmer

When Elmer saw his sister enter the restaurant, he was sitting with his father discussing business. He leapt to his feet and dashed out the door to pick her up. Lily grinned warmly as soon as she saw him. She moved in front of her brother, quietly calling his name as she let go of her mother's hand.

" Are you going to make such a hasty purchase? Why don't you stay up a bit longer with your mum and watch some more?" - When Elmer noticed her empty hand, he promptly inquired. When he returned home, he heard the housekeeper say she was strolling down the street with her mother, so she went to the restaurant with her father to wait for them to return; the younger sister appeared exhausted and poor; perhaps something had happened?

" Leave everything in the car!"

" Have you forgotten about your sister's mother when you see her?"- Lady Taylor feigned to be enraged when she noticed her son was solely interested in talking to Lily. Elmer laughed and hugged her, then teased her by asking

" Are you still envious of Lily? Isn't it because my mother solely glanced at my father from the moment I walked in, not even glancing at me?"

" All right! Come in and eat with us soon!"- A family of three chuckled and entered the restaurant after Lady Taylor saw her son say that and patted him on the shoulder. This action drew a large number of spectators due to his exceptional attractiveness. Lily felt extremely warm when he looked at the bowl of food his brother had filled in his heart; his brother was a very delicate person who also cared about others. If somebody is lucky enough to be his wife in the future, they will be very pleased. She had a crush on him since the first time she met him. Even though the house was cold, she still had him as a friend, and when her brother came home, Lily felt that the house had a family vibe.

" Are you going to become anorexic once more?"- Elmer mildly reprimanded her, frowning at her frail figure, which got increasingly painful the longer he stared at it. At the very least, she was still laughing, joking, and eating well when she came home. But, over time, he found his sister in a depressed, sullen state every time he returned home from work, and no matter how hard he pressed her, she refused to speak. He, like his parents, assumed his sister was ill and forced Lily to go to the doctor. As a result, her condition deteriorated, and they were afraid to act on their own from then on.

" I'm unable to eat! You may be sure that if I'm hungry, I'll eat it myself! "

" Don't irritate Lily!" - Mr. Taylor drummed his fingers on the table. His daughter is now like a delicate glass, and no one knows how devastating the repercussions will be if he does not take care not to make her uncomfortable.

" Your father is correct, your sister should eat on her own!" - How long does Elmer intend to remain this time? Lady Taylor instantly shifted the conversation's focus. Lily is also quite interested in this topic; she enjoys being with her brother and is even a bit reliant on him. As a result, the more time you can spend at home, the better.

" I'm not sure! The project is likewise well-organized, and if nothing unexpected happens, I'll be staying at home for a few more months!"

" That's fantastic, it's wonderful to be able to assist my sister with her forthcoming engagement!"- Mrs. Taylor's statements caused an immediate shift in the atmosphere around the table. Lily's smile had hardened, and she had forgotten what it meant to be herself if her mother hadn't said it. The marriage was planned without her ever meeting her fiancé in person. What an absurd situation.

" Why are you in such a rush, Mom?" - Elmer was likewise taken aback by this news, he had not expected his relatives to be so eager to marry off his daughter. Lily has just been back home for a few years, hasn't had time to acclimatize, and now must marry someone else.

" It's not up to us to decide, Edward's family prefers to arrange the engagement ceremony a few months ahead of schedule, if not sooner. Let's simply get married for now, whatever Edward's side decides will be revealed shortly!"

" Mom, this is such an important thing in Lily's life, how can you make such a quick choice on your own and hand over all decision-making authority to the other house?"-Elmer was enraged. Despite the fact that his family is still inferior to Edward's, it has a voice. What else might degrade his parents' self-worth than the knowledge that they were subjected to such oppression?

" Isn't it true that the parents have always decided on the marriage of their children? "

" What's the matter with you and your mother?"- Mr. Taylor gently reminded his son of something. Whatever you say now won't change the fact that the case has been decided. Furthermore, Edward's son is a remarkable young man, many females in this city aspire to marry him, and his daughter should be content.

" Dad!" - Elmer gave him an irritated look, but Lily's touch reminded him. She didn't see the point in wasting her time on such a pointless activity. In any case, she expected it to happen sooner or later, she simply didn't expect it to happen so soon.

" Don't worry, brother! You pay attention to your parents! "- Lily tried to smile, knowing that her brother loves her and that other things are unimportant to her. It was a case of early marriage with a stranger, and she was mentally prepared from the moment she returned.

" Okay, everyone, put down your scowls and let's have some food!"- She rose to settle the atmosphere. If everyone remains tense with one another, I'm worried this lunch will be consumed indefinitely and unfinished. halt. Furthermore, she does not want her brother to become enraged with her parents as a result of her, which is not a good thing.

" Tomorrow's party is crucial, please look after your sister!"- Mr. Taylor gave his kid a thoughtful look. After all, Elmer's obvious defensiveness against his sister was enough to demonstrate how much he adored her. Then leave the two brothers to their own devices. He's also old, therefore everything should be left in Elmer's hands.