Bartlett gave her a light flick on the forehead, âDuh, my special feeling for you is obvious! If I can get you and the kid out of the country, Iâve still got a shot. But if the Blanchet family finds you, Iâm screwed.
Ellinor, are you playing dumb or are you really that clueless?â
After saying that, he playfully flicked Ellinorâs forehead again.
Ellinor lightly touched her forehead, which had been flicked. âWell, donât get your hopes up too high! I know youâve been a big help these past six months. Besides reciprocating feelings, Iâm willing to do anything to repay you.â
Bartlett let out a sigh of disappointment. âSilly goose! Why are you so tense? I wonât force anything on you.â
The nickname âsilly gooseâ sounded a bit odd in this context.
Feeling awkward, Ellinor gave him a glare. âAre you done resting? If you are, you should head home early. The lighting in the suburbs isnât good at night, so itâs not safe to drive. Itâs better to head back early.â
Bartlett leaned in close, pretending to be hurt. âYou know itâs unsafe to drive at night, but you wonât let me stay over?â
Ellinor did indeed have no intention of letting him stay. âThatâs not appropriate. Donât you have work to handle at the company tomorrow? You should head back early.â
Indeed, he had rescheduled all his meetings to tomorrow, and there was a ton of work waiting for him.
But Bartlett was also reluctant to leave: he stepped forward and bent down slightly in a gentlemanly and tender manner. âIâll come see you again in a few days. Ellinor, if itâs possible, let me take care of you and the child officially. I hope youâll consider it.â
Without warning, he planted a light kiss on her forehead.
Ellinor was stunned; by the time she came back to her senses, all she saw was Bartlett walking out the door.
Then she heard the sound of a car engine. Bartlett had left.
Ellinor was a bit dazed, the farewell kiss on her forehead was still warm.
Bartlett had done a lot for her over the past six months, and her feelings for him were hard to express.
Did he just propose to her?
As she was lost in thought, the ringing of a phone interrupted her.
It wasnât her phone ringing. After looking around, she saw Bartlettâs phone on the couch.
At the same time, the sound of the car engine returned, and soon there was a knock on the door.
Bartlett forgot his phone!
Ellinor picked up the phone from the couch and walked towards the door.
As she came across the servant going to open the door, Ellinor said, âIâll do it. He forgot his phone; Iâll open the door for him.â
The servant nodded and went back to his work.
She didnât answer the ongoing call and just opened the door, thinking Bartlett would handle it.
But as she opened the door, Theoâs face unexpectedly appeared before her eyes.
Ellinorâs pupils dilated, and all her oxygen left her body.
How how did he find this place?!
Crap, she wasnât wearing her mask.
Thedâs extremely handsome face was expressionless; he looked at her from above, his eyes cold.
Ellinor originally thought that Theo would grab her angrily and question why she ran away.
But he didnât He didnât say anything and just looked at her coldly, then glanced at the decorations in the villaâs hall with a trace of sarcasm in his eyes.
The atmosphere turned tense, so Ellinor couldnât help but speak first. âMr. Blanchet, what on earth are you doing here?â
As Theoâs gaze fell back on her face, it seemed to grow even colder. He slightly lifted the corner of his mouth, giving a faint smile. Then he gracefully stepped back, got into his car, and drove away.
Ellinor stood frozen at the door, watching the car speed away, subconsciously clenching her lists.