Nevertheless, Raphael took him to the garage, and together, they patched the walls and the leaking ceiling.

Even with his face covered with dirt, Brantley smiled heartily as he worked.

At some point, Elissa brought them some water and snacks. "Actually, I think he is a very good and sweet boy," Raphael remarked, referring to Brantley.

But Elissa didn't say anything in response.

Raphael held her in his arms and continued in a low voice, "I know you didn't have the heart to see him end up in an orphanage. But you didn't want them to see you as a softie either. That's why you asked him to choose between you and the money. Elissa, why do you have to torture yourself like this? We can see very clearly that he likes you a lot."