Ellinor recalled her past. She felt like she had nothing since she was a child, always having to fend for herself and figure things out on her own.
Till this day, even though sheâs toughened up, would she be grateful for the hardships that made her stronger?
No.
Given a choice, no one would want to go through hardships.
Just then, Patriciaâs voice soundedâ¦
âTheo, Iâve already apologized to Ellinor for the misunderstanding! It was all because Haillie goofed up and made a big mistake! But sheâs not a bad egg, youâve known Haillie for many years, you know what sheâs like! So Theo, could you please talk to Ellinor, ask her to let it slide this time? Just this once, okay? The cops said that as long as Ellinor doesnât press charges, Haillie wonât have to do timeâ¦â
Hearing this, Ellinor gave a sarcastic laugh, turned her head to look at Theo, waiting to see if heâd take Patriciaâs bait.
Under the cover of smoke, it was hard to gauge Theoâs expression. All they could hear was his indifferent voice: âItâs coincidences when it happened once or twice, but the third time itâs enemy action.
This is not the first time Haillie has maliciously slandered my wife. This time, even if my wife is willing to forgive her, I canât.â
Ellinor stared at Theo in shock, pondering his wordsâ¦.
âTheoâ¦â Patricia lowered her head in disappointment, âAlright, I get itâ¦â
Theo put out his cigarette, walked past Patricia, and headed towards Ellinor. âLetâs go home.â
His stance was clear, his words succinct.
Ellinor was still in a daze. Theo took her hand, opened the car door for her, buckled her seatbelt, and then closed the door.
As Theo walked around the car to the driverâs seat, he passed Patricia again, paused, and told her:
âYou should go home too. Balfour is waiting for you.â
Patricia nodded, âAlright, Theo. I understand.â
âWhat about me?â Belinda chimed in.
âWhatever! Theo shot her a glance.
Belinda couldnât believe it. âWait, what? Donât leave! What the hell?â
She wanted to go with Theo, but his car left her in the dust.
Belinda was helpless.
â
Patricia looked at Belinda sympathetically, âBelinda, do you want to come home with me? Balfour can give you a lift.â
Belinda gave Patricia a disdainful look and declined without hesitation: âNo need, Iâll grab a cab. See you!â
As soon as she finished, she turned and left as if eager to escape.
Watching the direction Theoâs car had disappeared in and Belindaâs unceremonious exit, a hint of cold resentment flashed in Patriciaâs innocent eyes. She gritted her teeth.
âAre you still watching? Theoâs long gone. Come home with me.â
Balfourâs voice filled with concern came from behind. The resentment in Patriciaâs eyes vanished in an instant, and she returned to her usually gentleness: âAlright, letâs go home.â