She said bluntly. âI donât want to get tangled up in your messy love life with Ms Howard, nor do I want to be blamed for busting up your relationship Theo got her point, but it only pissed him off mote. âEllinor, did you even ask me? Just assuming things are how you think they are?â
Ellinor kept her calm âI donât want to ask, and you donât need to rush to explain to me it might give people the wrong idea that you have feelings for me.
Theo narrowed his eyes, suddenly reaching out to twist her face towards his âWhoâs around to get the wrong idea?â
Ellinor stayed silent Theo grabbed a napkin, gently wiping some food grease from her mouth. âWhoâs getting the wrong idea, huh?â
Ellinor frowned, pushing his hand away âExactly Iâm the one getting the wrong idea! If you keep acting all flirty, anyone would overthink i Theo grabbed her chin again, twisting her face towards him and leaning in closer. âWhat if thereâs no misunderstanding, and Iâm acting this way because I like you?â
Ellinor was taken aback. âDonât joke like that, itâs not funny!â
She hated people who just casually threw around the word âlikeâ
Just yesterday. Theo confessed his feelings for Patricia so openly, and now heâs saying he likes her Does he think sheâs some kind of fool?
Theo gazed at her eyes, filled with a hint of resentment, âYouâre right, Iâm not acting like myself anymore. I never thought Iâd be so affected by a girlâ
Who? Who affected him? Ellinor felt innocent and wanted to argue, âYouâre the oneâ¦
He touched her lips coldly. âDonât talk, just listen.â
She stayed silent, quietly watching him.
He looked at her senously and sincerely, âI once said that I could give you anything but love Because in my past life plan, there was no room for a woman. It was your appearance that changed my life plan.
Iâve only ever been with you That night, it wasnât just the toxin, it was also. I already had feelings for you.â
Ellinorâs heart fluttered, and she looked at him doubtfully are you messing with me?â
She still didnât believe it, even after all heâd said.
Theo laughed helplessly âStop making me angry Let me get a good nightâs sleep!â
He let go of her and leaned back on the couch, closing his eyes and looking utterly drained.
Seeing him so worn out, Ellinor felt a pang of sympathy She knew this man had great power and influence. He could have anything he wanted. He didnât need her to take care of him.
But she still got up and took a blanket from the hospital bed, covering him with it.
Ellinor looked at his face as she was tucking him in taking a good long look. She thought to herself:
heâs really handsome!
She was so close to him that when Theo suddenly opened his eyes, she jumped back. âTheo, youâre not asleep?â
âAre you trying to steal a kiss?â He teased.
Ellinor laughed. âIn your dreams!â
Theoâs eyes sparkled with mischief as he gently touched her face, âEllinor, stop shutting me out.â
Ellinor was a bit confused, âHavenât I already let you in?â
âI mean, into your heart.â
With that, he closed his eyes and fell into a deep sleep.
Ellinor sat there, stunned She blinked her mind a whirl.
The next morning Ellinor woke up in Theoâs arms.
Her head rested on his arm, and it was only when she felt how hard it was that she woke up.
Thea was quietly watching her, heâd probably been awake for a while.
âUh. Theo how did we end up.â Sleeping together?
Just as she felt uncomfortable, a knock on the door broke the awkward moment.
Theo got up and opened the door Patricia greeted him with a smile, âGood morning, Theo!â
She held a metallic thermos in her hands, âTheo, my mom made soup. I couldnât finish it by myself, so I thought Iâd share it with Ellinorâ
Theo turned to Ellinor, âDo you want some?â
Ellinor shook her head She didnât trust Patricia, and her allergies hadnât cleared up yet. It was best to avoid anything from Patricia Theo turned back to Patricia and explained, âSheâs allergic, she canât just eat anythingâ
Patricia smiled awkwardly, understanding, âRight, I should we thought of that?
At that moment, a doctor walked in with two police officers âEllinor, the police are looking for youâ
Ellinorâs face changed, she frowned, âThe police are looking for me?â
The policeman showed his badge, âEllinor, come with us. Youâre suspected of being involved in a criminal case. We need your cooperation in the investigationâ