Chapter 10 - Elsie Smiles Again Under Her Grandfather’s Loving Care
The morning sun cast a golden glow across the expansive emerald lawns of the Sterling family estate.
Little Elsie chased a colorful butterfly across the grass, her silver laughter ringing out into the crisp autumn air.
Vittorio sat on a white wrought-iron bench nearby, sipping his morning tea while watching her every move with a gentle smile.
The royal nanny, Mrs. Gable, stood beside him with a warm woolen blanket folded neatly over her arm.
“She’s adapting remarkably well, Mr. Sterling; children are truly resilient when they feel genuinely loved,” Mrs. Gable observed.
“She will never know another day of fear or cruelty as long as I draw breath in this world,” Vittorio vowed quietly.
Elsie suddenly ran over, holding up a bright yellow daisy she had just picked from the garden bed.
“This is for you, Grandpa, because you’re my favorite prince!” Elsie declared happily, placing the flower in his lapel.
Vittorio’s stern facade melted instantly, and he chuckled softly as he kissed the little girl’s forehead with deep affection.
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