Theo stayed silent.
That year, to save his life, Patricia sucked the poison from his body without a second thought, which meant she lost her chance of ever becoming a mother. This was something he felt eternally guilty about. He couldnât meet her emotional needs, so he had no words to say when faced with Balfourâs outburst. Ellinor raised an eyebrow, âMr. Howard, if you really care for your sister, itâs more important to help her find her kid first than fight for Theoâs heart!â
Balfour stared at Theo, then turned his gaze to the eloquent Ellinor, his eyes filled with disgust and anger.
It was all her fault!
Patricia was on the verge of a breakdown due to Ellinorâs torment. He really wished he could strangle her!
Then, several servants came panting from all directions to report.
âWeâve searched everywhere, but we still havenât found the childâ
After hearing this distressing news, Patricia started crying again, âWhere on earth is Baber?! My Baberâ¦
Balfour withdrew his gaze and turned to the servants, asking sternly, âDid you check every room in the house?â
A servant stepped forward, âWeâve searched everywhere we could. There are only two special rooms upstairs left, but we didnât dare enter without your permission.â Mentioning those two âspecialâ rooms upstairs, Balfourâs eyes flickered with complex emotions. He was silent for a moment, then waved his hand.
âIâll check those two rooms upstairs. In the meantime, get some search dogs and comb through the house again!â
âYes sir!â
The servants hurried off to carry out his new orders.
Balfour massaged his temples, feeling exhausted. He turned to Patricia and said softly, âPatri, Iâll go upstairs and check. Donât worry, we will find the child.â Patricia knew he was going to search those âspecialâ rooms for Baber. She nodded and said, âLet Theo go with you! Baber likes Theo the most. If heâs really in those rooms and sees Theo, he will come out!â
Balfour instinctively resisted this suggestion. He usually didnât let anyone casually enter those two âspecialâ rooms, let alone a stranger.
But after seeing Patriâs anxious face, Balfour didnât have the heart to refuse. He turned to Theo with a cold look, âLetâs go and see.â
Theo couldnât refuse, but he was worried about Ellinor. He looked down at her.
Ellinor was a smart woman. From the conversation between Balfour and the servants, she understood that the two special rooms upstairs werenât to be entered lightly. So she sat on the couch.
âYou go, Iâll wait hereâ She told Theo.
He understood what she meant. He gently patted her head, warning her sternly yet gently, âDonât run around.â
Ellinor nodded obediently, âAlright, I understand!â
She was always docile and knew what to do and when. She wouldnât joke around with Theo at such a time.
And so, the two men went upstairs together.
With no one else around, Patriciaâs expression was no longer weepy and sad. She stared at Ellinor with a gloomy look.
Theoâs every move towards Ellinor just now had been like a stab to her heart.
Ellinor noticed Patriciaâs glare, but she didnât care