"This is Elara Chamberlain," Oscar said.Helena's eyebrows shot up the moment she heard those words. 'Elara Chamberlain… Has Oscar already agreed to the Chamberlains' request?'Oscar caught her reaction and quickly added, "But she..."He tapped the side of his head with a subtle gesture. "You know what kind of mess the family is in right now. So I brought her here to stay for a few days. Even if she wronged me, I'd say she's more than paid for it by now."Just then, Elara stuck out her tongue and held up an open palm. "Oscar, Oscar! I want candy! Do you have any left?"A woman in her mid-20s was behaving like a three-year-old.Helena's heart gave a small lurch, but she nodded. "Well, if that's the situation, then it's fine. We always have enough food to go around. But the one inside is a different matter..."Before she could finish, Irene came running out of the house."Oscar!" she blurted out.She rushed over, her face lighting up as she looked at Elara. "Elara, you're awake?
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