Theo asked casually, âYouâre tight with the owner?â
Ellinor nodded, âYeah, we come here often!â
âWe?â
âUm⦠with my friends!â
Suddenly, he remembered how the owner had said he was more handsome than the previous man Ellinor had brought. So, she had brought other men here before?
Who was this previous guy?
Theo frowned, âFriend? An ex?â
Ellinor shook her head honestly. âNope, Iâve never been in a relationship, so no exes! I just come here with some classmates and childhood friends!*
Theo immediately asked, âClassmate? The one who gave you the button?â
âNot him!â Ellinor answered without hesitation, then paused, âHow did you know someone gave me a button?â
Theo kept a straight face, snorting. âBecause I was around that dayâ
Ellinor thought for a moment, then remembered the graduation day when she had run into that male classmate while walking with Theo. He must have seen it.
âHeâs just a classmate, and we donât really keep in touch. He said he wanted to give me the button as a keepsake. I didnât think it was anything special, so I took it.â
Theo felt elated but kept his cool, âSo, you have no idea what it means?â
Ellinor was puzzled, âWhat could a button possibly mean? I really have no idea. Let me look it up!â
As she grabbed her phone to search, Theo stopped her, âDonât bother with trivial stuff. Eat up, letâs go home after.â
âOkay!â Ellinor was a little baffled, feeling that he was acting weird today. But she didnât think much of it and focused on her kebabs. After eating, she felt full and satisfied Sheila had intentionally made her skip meals all day, so she couldnât help but overeat tonight. She was about to stand up with the help of the table when a gentlemanly hand suddenly extended towards her.
Ellinor blinked, looking up to see Theo frowning helplessly at her. After a momentâs hesitation, realizing she couldnât stand up by herself, she took his hand to get up Once she was on her feet, she thanked him and tried to pull her hand back, but Theo didnât let go, leading her slowly towards his car.
Feeling embarrassed, she quickly said, âWait, I havenât paid yet!â
Theo nodded at Collin to settle the bill. With her hand held by Theo, Ellinor got shy His rough, powerful hand was gently holding hers, not hurting her but preventing her from pulling away.
âLook, that guy is so handsome!â
âHer boyfriend is not only goodâlooking but also caring and gentle. Besides being envious, I donât know what to sayâ¦â