âWhat are you guys up to?â Theoâs voice boomed, authoritative even without anger Caught in their heated debate about whether to call an ambulance, Ellinor and Byran both turned to see Theo standing there, his face a blank slate.
âThea!â
Patricia snapped out of her gloomy thoughts and instantly put on an innocent facade. She trotted over to Theo, sighing helplessly, âTheo, I came to apologize to Ellinor. I think thereâs been some misunderstanding between us, but it seems like sheâs not willing to forgive me.â
Theo cast a glance at Patricia then lifted his gaze to Byran, but his eyes finally settled on the menâs coal draped over Ellinor âWhose coat is that?â
Ellinor didnât respond A chill went down Byranâs spine. He hurriedly explained, ââ¦Theo, Ellinor said she was cold, so I gave her my coat! And also, sheâs having an allergic reaction on her neck I was about to call an ambulance, but sheâs refusing. You need to talk some sense into her!â
Theo was already ticked off by Byran putting his coat on Ellinor, and now he was anxiously checking out Ellinorâs neck while her dress neckline was already quite low Ignoring Patricia, Theo walked over to Ellinor, âDarling, return the coat to Byron.â
Ellinor hadnât planned on wearing his coat. Byran had forcefully put it on her after removing the towel she had around her neck She was so focused on stopping Byran from calling an ambulance that she forgot about the coat.
Upon hearing Theoâs words, she took off the coat and handed it back to Byran.
Then, Theo took off his own coat and draped it over her, covering her from chest to back, ensuring no one could get a glimpse of her Byran reluctantly took his coat back but still seemed uneasy, reminding Theo, âHer allergic reaction on her neck.â
He dared to mention her neck again and even dared to look at it?
Theo sternly admonished him, âMind your own business. Take Patricia downstairs to Balfour to avoid any mishaps on my wifeâs end!â
With that. Theo put his arm around Ellinorâs shoulder and led her back to their room.
Patricia stood still, watching Theoâs retreating figure. She couldnât help but call out, âTheo, wait!â
âWhat is it? Theo paused.
Her eyes trembling Patricia said, âTheo, you remember the thing you promised me, right?â
Theo looked back at her, and his gaze was complex. âDonât worry, I wonât forget.â
Patricia nodded obediently and trustingly, âOkay, Iâll wait for you.â
Ellinor was left puzzled. She turned to look at Patricia and saw a smile on her face, the meaning of which she couldnât decipher.
More than that, Patricia deliberately touched her stomach and gave her a challenging look.
Suddenly, Ellinor remembered the scar on Patriciaâs abdomen. She claimed it was from a cesarean section and that she had a child with Theo.
âWhat are you thinking about?â