Theo instructed Devin to fetch the spare key and opened the door.
As soon as he walked into the room, he was hit with the scent of shower gel wafting from the bathroom.
Ellinor had already showered.
Although Theo was slightly miffed, his annoyance evaporated when he saw Ellinor fast asleep on the bed.
Her sleeping position was heart-wrenching; she was hugging a pillow, her face nearly buried in it.
Such a position could cause breathing difficulties.
Theoâs gaze softened. He bent over, gently took the pillow she was hugging, and put it aside.
Then he carefully adjusted her body so that she was lying on her back.
Once he made sure Ellinor was sleeping comfortably, he looked down at her sleeping face and noticed a frown, as though she had a bad dream.
Theo reached out, his cool fingertips gently massaging Ellinorâs forehead, trying to ease the crease between her brows.
Then, finding Ellinor too adorable, he unconsciously lowered his head and kissed her.
This series of actions seemed to have woken Ellinor up. She frowned and grumbled unhappily, âDonât touch me. Youâre dirtyâ¦â
Theo paused, lifted his body, and looked into her just-opened eyes, âWhat did you say?â
Ellinor was still frowning, her eyes calm, âI said youâre dirty. Donât touch me!â
Theo didnât realize Ellinor was joking; he was taken aback and his face darkened, âEllinor, have I been too lenient with you, letting you treat me this way all the time?â
Ellinor turned her back to him and said, âYes! Iâm too much! You can steer clear of me!â
Theo, not one to have a good temper, was provoked by Ellinorâs attitude. He gritted his teeth and ordered, âTurn around and look at me!â
Ellinor didnât move or respond.
Theoâs tone hardened, âI said turn around and look at me! Did you hear me?â
Ellinor responded, âI donât want to look at you right now! Can you leave?â
No one had ever dared to talk to Theo like that! He knew he shouldnât lose his temper with that woman, who was carrying his child. But his emotions were at a tipping point!
Suppressing his anger, he tugged at his tie and said, âIâll say it one more time. Turn around and look at me!â
If Ellinor didnât turn around that time, Theo didnât know what he would do!
But that time, Ellinor really did turn around. Not only did she turn, but she also sat up.
âIf you donât leave, then I will!â
She then got out of bed, put on her shoes, and was ready to go. The whole process was smooth and swift, without a hint of hesitation.
Watching Ellinor walk away, Theoâs anger finally erupted. He took a step forward and tightly grabbed Ellinor.
He forcefully spun her around, his hand roughly lifting her chin as he said angrily, âIf thereâs something youâre unhappy with, or if I did something wrong, speak up! Donât always throw tantrums like this. You think this is the way to solve problems?â
Ellinorâs gaze was cold as she looked at him, as if she were looking at a corpse, âThere are no issues between us that need to be resolved! I just wanted to be alone in bed tonight. Is that too much to ask?
Mr. Blanchet, even at home, you canât force your wife to share a bed with you; itâs against the law, didnât you know?â
Theoâs pupils shook, and his anger intensified, âYou think I stopped you just for that reason?â
Ellinor scoffed, âWhat else could it be? What do you genuinely feel for me? Aside from wanting to touch me, whatâs genuine?â
Theo was utterly perplexed, âWhat part of me is fake with you? After all this time, you still donât get my attitude towards you? What did I do wrong today? Tell me!â