After hearing Patriciaâs words, Theoâs gaze was glued to Ellinor, waiting for her response He knew Ellinor grew up in the sticks, not quite friendly with the Mendoza family, but if she really wanted to see her family now, heâd be up for helping her out âThanks for caring, but thereâs no one left at home for me Ellinor replied calmly Patricia was visibly taken aback, âWhat? Iâm sorry, Ellinor, I didnât knowâ¦â
âItâs no biggreâ
Ellinor smiled aloofly indifferent.
Having kin like the Mendoza family, itâs better to be without.
Seeing Ellinor not getting pissed, Patricia was touched, she stepped forward and gently held her bandaged hand, remarking with emotion, âEllinor, youâre such a chill person! Weâre like peas in a pod, got to know each other, and ended up in the hospital! From now on, consider me your little sis.
Anything you need help with, hit me upâ
She carefully held Ellinorâs allergic hand, then found it funny. âEllinor your hand is swollen, and itâs heartbreaking, but it looks kinda cute, like a cartoon hand!â
Ellinor quietly observed the affectionate Patricia, then looked at her own hand.
A thought struck her, like sheâd stumbled upon the answer!
Before her allergic reaction flared up, she hadnât encountered any apparent allergens.
Other than Theo, only Patricia had touched her hand!
Twice Outside the Blanchet familyâs home, Patricia had grabbed her hand.
The first time, she pulled away immediately because it felt awkward.
The second time, Patriciaâs enthusiasm was too hard to resistâ¦.
Could this seemingly innocent girl have done something dodgy to her hand?
âEllinor, we can keep each other company in the hospital these days, so it wonât be so lonely!â Patricia said with a laugh Ellinor looked at her innocent face, but didnât respond.
Belinda said in confusion: âHospitalization isnât a fun trip; the doc said Ellinor needs to rest these next couple of days; she might not have time to hang out with youâ
Patricia paused, a little embarrassed, âRight⦠How could I see hospitalization as fun!â
Belinda didnât mince words, âMaybe youâre so used to being sick that hospitalization has become a norm for you!â
Patriciaâs eyes flickered like a child who had done something wrong, and she towered her head in shame.
Theo shot Belinda a look, âMind your manners!â
Belinda mumbled, ââ¦I wasnât wrong though!â
Patricia glanced at her wristwatch, then looked up and said softly: âTheo, I should be heading back after seeing Ellinor. Otherwise, my brother would worry.â
Theo just nodded, responding nonchalantly After bidding Ellinor farewell, Patricia turned and headed for the door.
When she got to the hospital room door, she suddenly stopped and turned around, looking a bit lost, Theo, shoot, I forgot the way to my room, could you walk me there?â
Theo didnât say anything but turned around, ready to walk her there However, as he was about to step forward, his hand was held by a swollen little hand.
Theo paused and turned back to look at Ellinor, who had stopped him, his eyes lit upâ¦