Cut the crap. But I can tell that guy must be someone special, probably from some big shot family like Ms. Howard. Only a hottie like him would match with a beauty like her!â
Hearing this, Ellinor slowly passed by the nursesâ station, having a rough idea of what had happened.
Patricia had encountered a harasser and called Theo for help By the time Theo arrived, the harasser had likely fled The police were now retrieving hospital surveillance footage to identify the suspect The nurses mentioned that Patricia was in room 302 It didnât seem far away. She should be there soon if she takes the next turn.
Ellinor made a turn at the corner and quickly found room 302.
The door to the patient room was ajar, filled with people, including the police.
She didnât get too close, but her angle gave her a clear view of the roomâ¦.
In the room, Patricia was terrified, leaning into Theoâs arms, her shoulders trembling. âTheo, Iâm scared.â
Theo was holding her, comforting her with soft pats on her back, gently guiding her, âItâs all over now, just tell the police exactly what the person who bullied you looked like Do you remember his features?â
Since Patricia was hospitalized and couldnât go to the police station for a statement, the police had to conduct their investigation in the hospital.
Theoâs comfort managed to stabilize Patriciaâs emotions a bit. She took a deep breath and tried to calmly describe the man to the police, âThe man striped shirt, wearing glasses, a bit fat, about 1.7 meters tallâ¦â
The police nodded and took notes.
âAll right, we got it, Ms. Howard. Donât worry, weâll catch this guy for you!â
âThank you.â
Patricia thanked the police politely and snuggled back into Theo, seeking comfort. It seemed like everything but this man frightened her right nowâ¦
âTheo, Iâm scared. Donât leave, stay with meâ¦â
âI wonât leave Theo gently patted her back, comforting her softly.
The police finished their work and prepared to leave, âMr. Blanchet, weâll be going now Weâll contact you if there are any clues as soon as possibleâ
Theo nodded slightly, âOkay, Haillie Knotts, see them outâ
Haillie politely said, âThank you for your hard work. This way, please.â
Outside the room, Ellinor saw that they were all right and nothing serious had happened, so she turned her gaze away and headed back to her roomâ¦.
âEllinor, I knew it was you!â
Haillie, who had been seeing the police out, spotted a familiar figure in the corridor. She hurried over, and sure enough, it was Ellinor!
Ellinor looked at Haillie blocking her way and said indifferently, âGood evening. Haillie.â
he was wearing a Haillie looked at Ellinor, then turned to look at room 302. She could see Patricia nestled in Theoâs arms through the halfâopen door. She immediately understood and laughed, âEllinor, you saw it, didnât you? I told you long ago that you mean nothing to Theo once Patricia returns!â
Ellinorâs lips curved slightly.
Even before Patricia came back, she meant nothing to Theo. What was the difference?
Haillie crossed her arms triumphantly and said, âLet me tell you, Patricia knew Theo when she was ten.
You canât break their years of relationship!*
Ellinor found her blocking the way and raised an eyebrow, âHaillie, do you think youâre being nosy?â
Haillieâs face changed. She didnât see any signs of disappointment on Ellinorâs face. It was like punching cotton. She gritted her teeth, âHumph! Ellinor, I canât wait to see you get dumped by Theo.
Just donât cry too hard, then!â
âHaillie, who are you talking to?â
A manâs gentle and calm voice suddenly sounded from behind Ellinor