The fruit in Brenda's hand fell to the table. She stared at Elva in disbelief. "Are... Are you A Fond Dream?"
Her voice nearly trembled with shock.
Although Elva had mentioned being a writer, Brenda hadn't expected her to be THAT skilled.
Elva, as it turned out, was A Fond Dream, Brenda's ultimate idol.
Brenda struggled to comprehend that A Fond Dream was so young.
Brenda was brimming with excitement.
Elva, a bit shy, scratched her head and responded with a nod. She immediately sensed a shift in the way others looked at her. Brenda and Richard gazed at her admiringly, while Lilah looked on with eyes full of disbelief.
Elva felt a smug satisfaction, thinking Lilah must have been shocked by how excellent she was.
Jenna smiled subtly, aware of Brenda's appreciation for those well-versed in literature. With Elva gaining Brenda's favor, Jenna was convinced her sister would eventually marry Gerard.
"I didn't expect Elva to achieve so much at such a young age. You're truly amazing. I'm a fan. Could I have your autograph, Elva?" Brenda asked with enthusiasm. Her excitement was palpable, a common reaction when meeting an idol, regardless of age.
“sure, Mrs. Harris. No problem," Elva responded graciously.
Lilah asked, “Are you certain you wrote its script?"
Elva frowned at Lilah's doubt. "Of course. I wouldn't make such a foolish mistake," she asserted.
Lilah's faint smile seemed to pierce through Elva's facade, leaving her with a twinge of guilt and the nagging question of whether Lilah knew the truth.
Elva doubted it was possible.
A Fond Dream maintained a low profile, never revealing their true identity.
Elva speculated that A Fond Dream might be too unattractive to show up in public or unable to appear for some reason.
Being a fan herself, Elva had spent considerable time studying A Fond Dream's books, and Jenna happened to see this.
Jenna, aware of Brenda's admiration for A Fond Dream, was thrilled by the prospect of Elva being A Fond Dream. She saw it as a golden opportunity for Elva to marry into the Harris family.
Initially, Elva hadn't considered this, but Jenna's perspective shifted her thoughts.
She liked Gerard not because of his wealth. Instead, she was drawn to his reserved nature, believing she had found her perfect match.
Upon meeting Lilah earlier that day, Elva contemplated giving up, reluctant to disrupt a loving relationship.
However, Lilah's demeanor reignited Elva's determination, as she felt Lilah was unworthy of Gerard.
In Elva's eyes, she was the one who could provide Gerard with a fulfilling, happy family.