Chapter 64

Elsie planned to dress up as a ghost.

A long white robe covered her slender figure, revealing only her delicate, pale face.

Bright red lipstick made her skin look even more radiant.

Like a poppy blooming at midnight, she carried a hint of dangerous allure.

She couldn't speak, but her eyes were more expressive than any words.

Albert and Bruce were much more casual.

They simply put on masks—one as Batman, the other as Jason Voorhees—fitting the Halloween spirit.

With everything ready, the four of them set off for the Halloween event.

Molly held tightly to Elsie's hand, skipping along the way."Elsie, look, there are so many jack-o'-lanterns!" Molly pointed at the decorations along the street.

Elsie smiled gently and responded in sign language, "Yes, they're beautiful."

When they arrived at the event, the place was packed.

People in all sorts of costumes mingled, creating a lively atmosphere.

The deafening music and flashing lights made Elsie frown slightly, feeling a bit uncomfortable.

Molly felt like she was in heaven, her eyes wide with wonder.

She kept pointing at various costumes in amazement.

Suddenly, she pointed at a woman dressed as a pregnant demon and said in a sweet, childlike voice, "Elsie, look at that lady; her belly is so big, like a monster about to have a baby monster!"

Elsie followed Molly's finger and froze.

The woman wore a revealing black lace dress, her belly slightly rounded.

Her face was painted with exaggerated green makeup, and she wore a pair of sharp devil horns.

Despite the dramatic makeup, Elsie immediately recognized her as Missy.

Missy seemed to notice Elsie too.

Seeing Elsie, Missy felt a surge of anger.

If only Aline had done her job right, Elsie would have been long gone from this city.

She took off her mask and walked toward Elsie. "Elsie? Even you are joining the Halloween party?"

Elsie looked at her coldly, ignoring her provocation.

"What, cat got your tongue? Can't speak?" Missy became more arrogant when Elsie didn't respond. "Well, you are mute after all. Besides running to the hospital every day, what else can you do?"

Elsie clenched her fists, her nails digging into her palms.

She fought to keep her anger in check, not wanting to cause a scene with Missy here.

Molly puffed out her cheeks, clutching Elsie's coat tightly. "Elsie, don't be afraid! This bad lady's belly is so big; it must be full of bad thoughts!"

Missy was furious.

She hated when people commented on her belly, especially a little kid!

She raised her hand, ready to hit Molly, "You little brat, how dare you accuse me of having malicious intentions?"

Bruce quickly intercepted Missy's hand, his tone icy, "Ms. Missy Forbes, please have some self-respect. She's just a child."

Missy, blocked, was even more enraged.

She sneered, "Elsie, it's only been a few days, and you've already hooked up with another man?"

"Are you planning to seduce every man with poor taste?"

Albert, unable to stand it any longer, adjusted his glasses. "Miss, you're dressed as a pregnant demon, and you don't find that hideous? Honestly, you should dress as a clown; it suits your personality better."

Missy's face turned livid, ready to lash out. But she spotted Ronald approaching from a distance. 

Her eyes shifted, and she immediately put on a pitiful expression, clutching her belly and trembling as if she might faint. "Ronald, they're bullying me."

Ronald had come with Missy, but he was uncomfortable in this setting. Seeing people dressed as monsters made him feel queasy. But to keep Missy in check, he decided to stay. 

He hadn't expected to run into Elsie and Bruce here. Elsie hadn't even bothered to inform him. So, she was with this doctor again. Ronald's face darkened. He strode over to Elsie and the others.

Seeing Elsie and Bruce together, a wave of jealousy surged within him.

He went straight to Missy, supporting her. "Missy, are you okay? How did they bully you?"

Missy leaned into Ronald, tearfully complaining, "Ronald, they insulted me and pushed me." She glanced at Elsie, a look of triumph in her eyes.

Elsie looked at Ronald, a bitter smile forming. So, Missy was out because Ronald was with her. 

Elsie's gaze fell on Ronald's wrist. A bright red devil hair tie with two horns was wrapped around it.

She remembered last Halloween when she had eagerly suggested they dress up together. Ronald had coldly dismissed her with, "Childish, you're so boring, Elsie."

The disappointment she felt then resurfaced clearly now. She lowered her eyes, hiding the bitterness within. It wasn't Halloween that was boring; it was her genuine desire to share joy with him that he found dull.

"Ronald, look at her..." Missy clung to Ronald, pointing at Elsie, her voice full of grievance. "Elsie and this girl insulted me, saying the baby in my belly is a monster."

Ronald gently patted Missy's hand, comforting her. "Ignore them; they're just a bunch of boring people." 

He looked at Elsie, his eyes filled with impatience. "Elsie, Missy is pregnant. Why are you arguing with her? Can you not spare me some worry?"

Elsie said nothing, just looked at him quietly, her gaze complex. 

She wanted to ask about the devil hair tie on his wrist. She wanted to ask if he remembered what he said last Halloween. Why did he always side with Missy and ignore her? 

But she asked nothing in the end. She knew it was pointless. Ronald wouldn't understand her feelings, nor would he care about her thoughts. To him, she was just a nuisance.

She took a deep breath, turned to Bruce and Albert, and signed, "Let's go somewhere else."

Bruce watched Elsie's despondent back, sighing in sympathy. He gently patted her shoulder, silently comforting her.

Albert adjusted his glasses, giving Ronald and Missy a cold look. 

Molly glared at Missy, "Vile woman! Deceitful liar!" Then she held Elsie's hand tightly and followed her away.