Shocked by the contents, Annis confronted Elin, leading to their first serious argument, during which she impulsively slapped Elin.

Annis regretted her reaction, yet her overwhelming feelings were one of heartache.

Crouching down, Annis pointed at Elin's notes filled with affectionate words and said, "Elin, we must live with integrity and gratitude. Mrs. Foster welcomed us generously. Mr. Foster funds your education. You must not entertain unsuitable thoughts about Mr. Erick Foster, do you understand?"

With a swollen face and indignation, Elin exclaimed, “Why not? I just like him! What's wrong with that?"

Annis, overwhelmed with frustration, gasped, "Do you want people to accuse us of having hidden agendas all along? What is our social standing, and what is Mr. Erick Foster's? Do you think you are worthy?"

Elin was stunned and at a loss for words. Mr. Foster's kindness had made her overlook the vast social divide between her family and the Foster family.

Annis ripped the notes into tiny pieces, crushing Elin's hopes. She said firmly, each word heavy with intent, "Mrs. Foster and Mr. Foster have shown us great kindness. We must never betray their trust!"

Elin burst into tears and ran out of the room. Just as she stepped outside, she overheard the driver saying that Erick had gotten drunk and hurt at a bar.

Worried, Elin pleaded with the driver to take her to the bar.

Seeing that Elin got along with Erick, the driver saw no harm in it and agreed.

At the bar, the driver told Elin to wait in the car while he went in, but time passed and he did not return.

Concerned, Elin left the car and entered the bar to look for Erick.

When Elin stepped in, the loud music hit her ears hard. Since she'd never been to a bar before, the thick smoke made it tough to keep her eyes open.

Elin had only taken a few steps when a man with dreadlocks blocked her and said, "Little girl, are you here all by yourself?"

Elin tried to walk away, but he persisted. "Don't leave, little girl," he said, scrutinizing Elin's schoolgirl outfit, which, although out of place, highlighted her innocent beauty.

"Is this your first visit? Let me show you how to enjoy yourself," he offered, trying to put his arm around her shoulders.

Elin started to run away, and the man with dreadlocks chased after her for a long while.

Elin hid in an empty chamber, Luckily escaping further pursuit. She noted the room's decoration, which reminded her of the business gathering photos Erick often sent her.

This chamber looked similar to those in Erick's photos, and she began to check each chamber through the gaps.

Finally, in a chamber, Elin found Erick sprawled on a couch. She rushed in and saw that his forehead was bleeding, confirming that he had indeed been involved in a fight.