After an intimate moment, Ellinor instantly pushed Theo away With a heart full of joy, she took the painting from Collin, tucked it under her arm, and walked away.
After a few steps, she turned back, winked, and gave Theo a thumbs up, âMr. Blanchet, thank you!
Youâre looking sharp today!â
Theo gazed at her meaningfully.
So, she only thought he was handsome when she got gifts?
Watching Ellinor trot happily into the yard, Collin couldnât help but smile, âMr. Blanchel, Ms. Mendoza is quite endearing, isnât she?â
Theo shot Collin a cold look, âAre you still staring?â
Startled, Collin looked away. âMr. Blanchet, where are you headed next?â
âWork.â Theo said.
âRight!â Collin said.
The next day.
While enjoying a nutritious lunch prepared by Marissa, Ellinor received a call from Belinda.
âEllinor!â Belinda said.
Ellinor didnât have Belindaâs number, but she recognized her voice, âHow did you get my number?â
âI asked Theo for it!â Belinda said.
Ellinor was even more confused, âHow does he have my number?â
âHeâs your husband. Is it strange that he has your number?â Belinda asked.
âHmm, fair point!â Ellinor said.
âWhat are you doing? If youâre free, come have a drink with me!â Belinda said.
Ellinor frowned, âWhy do you want to drink?â
Belindaâs voice was tinged with a reckless drunkenness, âIâm a brokenâhearted Woman I need to vent!
Come find me. Iâm bored alone!â
Just as she hung up, she received a text from Belinda with the address of a bar.
Marissa walked out of the kitchen with a pot of soup, âEllinor, who was that? They want you to go drinking? Youâre trying to get pregnant, you canât drink!â
Ellinor obediently replied, âMarissa, I wonât drink. Itâs Belinda. Sheâs upset and drinking alone. Iâm going to pick her up.â Marissa put down the soup, looking somewhat shocked, âBelinda? Has Mr. Blanchet introduced you to the Wesley family yet?â
Ellinor nodded, âYes, why, Marissa?â
Marissa smiled kindly. âOh, nothing. Bars can be dangerous. Iâll have the driver take you to pick up Belinda.â
âOkay!â Ellinor found it strange. The Blanchet and Wesley families were inâlaws, but they didnât seem to interact much.
The Blanchet family wasnât invited to Belindaâs wedding yesterday, and it seemed like no one from the Wesley family attended her and Theoâs sham wedding.
Never mind, she thought. The Blanchet familyâs affairs were none of her business.
Twilight Bar.
The bar was noisy and rowdy. In the flickering lights, Ellinor spotted Belinda.
Overnight, Belinda had dyed her hair pink and was dancing wildly in the club. Was this what a brokenâ
hearted woman supposed to be? âDear Ellinor! Youâre here! Letâs have fun together!â Upon seeing her, Belinda ran over, hugged her, and tried to drag her to the dance floor.
But Ellinor didnât want to dance, âLetâs go! Iâll take you home!â
Belinda pouted, âI donât want to go home, itâs boring!â
It took some effort for Ellinor to get her to sit down and rest for a while. Then she ordered a juice.
But Belinda didnât like juice. She downed a glass of alcohol instead, âEllinor, I have great news for you.
Connorâs hand is injured!â
Ellinor raised an eyebrow, âWhat happened?â
Belinda gave a bitter smile, her expression complicated, âI heard he was attacked on his way home last night. Both his hands were Injured and even if they heal, he wonât be able to use them like before. His life is ruined!â
Ellinor was slightly puzzled.
Suddenly, Belinda frowned, pointed upstairs and shrieked, âEllinor, look! Isnât that your husband? And thereâs a woman with him! Geez! I didnât think heâd cheat too! All men are the same! Letâs go expose them!â