Ellinor thought back to how Theo had treated her, how heâd made it crystal clear to her that he could give her anything but his heart in these three months.
It was obvious his heart was already somewhere else with Byranâs sister Her eyes dimmed slightly, and she smiled, âThanks for the heads up, but Iâm not really into making friends with kids.â
With that, she walked away with grace Byran, whose friend request was promptly denied, looked disgruntled. He followed Ellinor stubbornly, clearly not willing to let it go.
âEllinor, who are you calling a kid? Iâm not a kid?
Ellinor ignored him, letting him trail behind her while she casually looked for Sheila in the ballroom.
After a onceâover of the room and with no sight of Sheila, she noticed a swing chair by the floorâtoâ
ceiling windows She walked over and sat down to take a break.
The swing chair was positioned perfectly to view the most beautiful scenery in Pearl Moon, the garden under the moonlight and the beautiful fountain.
Looking up, the full moon seemed to be falling into a sea of flowers This place was not only a symbol of opulence but also of exquisite taste and romantic ambience; no wonder the elite of Greenhaven chose it for weddings and other significant events.
Ellinor wasnât usually a fan of such parties, but she found herself surprisingly fond of this place, a feeling that she couldnât put into words.
âEllinor! Iâm talking to you! Did you hear me?â
Byran was still yapping beside her, saying something about how befriending him was an honor and she should appreciate it, and that she had to be his friend or else it was an insult, etc.
Ellinor paid him no mind, just looking up at the full moon, and then suddenly asked, âByran, you said earlier that Pearl Moon has a special significance to your family, whatâs so special about it?â
Despite Ellinor not agreeing to be friends, Byran had taken it upon himself to consider her one.
So he didnât mind answering her question.
âThis is an estate my father built for my sister; she loved lively places Itâs usually empty, so my father allows people to hold parties here to keep it fivelyâ
Ellinor lazily squinted her eyes, âPearl Moon, itâs a pretty name is Ms. Howard the one Theoâs got the hots for?â
Byran replied, âNo! I have two sisters; the one involved with Theo is my younger sister, Patricia Howard. My elder sister was Pearl Howard; sadly, sheâs no longer with us. Pearl Moon was built in her memoryâ
Ellinor glanced at him, âNo longer with us? She passed away?â
Byran shook his head, looking a little down, âIâm not sure! I never met Pearl, they say she disappeared when she was very young. I guessâ¦. she might be deadâ
Realizing sheâd touched a sore spot, Ellinor frowned slightly, âSorry, I shouldnât have asked thatâ
Byrans mood swings were quick, the sadness on his face vanished in an instant, he said determinedly.
âItâs okayâ I consider you a friend, so you can ask anything!â
Ellinor fell silent She didnât remember agreeing to be friends.
Just then, the Howard familyâs servant, Carios, rushed over looking relieved, âMr. Howard! There you are! Iâve been looking everywhere for you!â
Byran turned to Carlos impatiently. âWhat do you want?â
Carlos was about to speak when he noticed the wound on his masterâs face. He swallowed his words, looking terrified, âMr. Howard, you⦠what happened to your face?
How did you get hurt?â