A tiny earring couldnât show fingerprints, and even if it did, theyâd be rubbed off on the horse by now.
There wasnât any surveillance in the woods, so yeah, thereâs no concrete evidence pointing to Haillie.
But everyone knew what was really going on Theo didnât reply to Haillie and just lifted his hand to adjust Ellinorâs Jacket âItâs cold here, letâs go back to the hotel at the racecourseâ
The hotel at the Mountain Racecourse.
A doctor rushed over to examine the snakebite on Ellinorâs arm and commended them on their quick thinking. Even though the snake wasnât poisonous, theyâd done well to apply herbs to the wound, which would kill bacteria and prevent infection.
Only after the doctor confirmed that the snake was nonâvenomous did Theo finally relax.
The doctor gave Ellinor a few more instructions, telling her to keep the wound dry, and then left after checking on Theo Once the doctor was gone, Ellinor asked Belinda to fetch some cling film from the kitchen.
She wrapped the film around the wound to keep it dry, then headed to the bathroom to take a shower.
She was all mucked up from todayâs cliff adventure, and her hair was full of dust. Sheâd feel uncomfortable if she did not have a shower, and she probably couldnât even sleep Theo knew what Ellinor was up to the moment she started wrapping the cling film around her wound.
He lazily leaned against the bathroom door, his tall frame slightly tilted, arms crossed, watching her âNeed a hand?â
Ellinor frowned at his teasing and replied sarcastically. âThanks for the offer, Theo, but how could I trouble you with this!â
Theo leaned closer and whispered into her ear with a smirk, âNo trouble at all. Iâd be more than happy to assist you.â
Ellinor smiled faintly, âNo need!â
Theoâs laugh grew louder, âAre you sure you donât want to reconsider? My services are topânotch and are guaranteed to make you comfortableâ
Comfortable?
What was he saying?!
Ellinor was blushing furiously as she glared at him, âTheo, youâre a shameless pervert!â
Theo explained in all seriousness, âI was talking about giving you a massage. What were you thinking?â
Ellinor was beyond embarrassed, âYouâ¦â
Unable to counter him, she decided to avoid him instead!
She quickly stepped into the bathroom and locked the door!
He had taken to teasing Ellinor, finding her blushing reactions amusing.
Belinda, who was also in the room, had witnessed their playful exchange and was laughing.
âUncle, so this is how you are around Ellinort Theoâs smile vanished instantly, and he resumed his usually stern expression, shooting Belinda a harsh glance. âStay here and keep her company; Iâm stepping out.â Belinda quickly agreed, âSure thing, Uncle! Donât worry, Iâll take good care of Ellinor!â
Theo responded and turned to leave