Chapter 83

Looking back, Elise had spent a lot of time with Victoria when she was little. When Evelyn was younger, she'd also thrown herself into love without looking back. Knowing her husband wanted a son, she'd left Elise in Victoria's care after giving birth before trying for a second child. However, she'd ruined her health doing it and could never have children again. Elise had only been reunited with her after Victoria's passing. Elise had once resented it, but even though Evelyn had missed those first few years, she'd poured herself into raising Elise afterward, giving her everything she could. The Blakes ran a small business and were miles apart from a top-tier affluent family like Samuel's. Still, Evelyn had groomed Elise as if she were the heiress of an affluent family. Not only had she learned the arts, but she'd also been trained in self-defense. She was told that if anyone bullied her, she was to hit back. Evelyn would cover for her and told her not to be afraid. Still, Evelyn's