Back in the day, no matter how she screwed up, the moment she shed a tear, Balfour would instantly feel for her and forgive her.
But now, she felt that Balfour no longer had this soft spot for her To put it accurately, itâs not that he was mad at her or trying to discipline her, he just seemed to have downgraded her importance Patricia couldnât understand why. She grabbed Balfourâs hand as her eyes welled up with tears, and she asked, âWhatâs up with you, Balfour? Donât you like me anymore?
Balfour was stumped by this question. He looked at the sister he had spoiled since childhood and couldnât quite put his finger on how he felt about her. He just found her every word and action increasingly irritating, especially when she tried to manipulate people by crying. It ticked him off.
Balfour calmly shrugged off her hand, âNope Stop overthinking and go take a rest Patricia wasnât satisfied. Over the years, she had been manipulating Balfourâs affection for her to get her way Now she felt she was losing her grip on him, so it bothered her.
So she grabbed Balfourâs hand again, trying to act cute, âBalfour, Iâm still a bit dizzy from the blood draw Can you sit next to me and let me lean on you for a bit? Just a little whileâ¦â
Balfour wanted to decline, but seeing her pathetic look made him hesitate, so he couldnât bring himself to do it.
Just then, someone knocked on the door.
Balfour and Patricia both looked over, and Xenia went to open the door Standing at the door with a smile was Ellinor, âHil Mrs. Howard, Iâm back again!â
Behind her was the tall and handsome man, Theo. He didnât say anything and just kept his head down as he replied to something on his phone Xeniaâs expression soured a bit at the sight of Ellinor. She forced a smile, âMs. Mendoza, youâre still here? Is there something you need?â
Ellinor raised an eyebrow, âI never said I was leaving I just stepped out for a bit of fresh air, and now Iâm back. What? Mrs. Howard, you donât seem happy to see me.â
Of course, Xenia wasnât happy to see the woman who was stirring up trouble in their family, but she couldnât say it outright.
Before she could say anything else, Balfour quickly walked over.
Balfour opened the hospital room door wide and said in a gentle voice, âCome in, Ellinor.â
Xenia was pushed to the side and just stood there, dumbfounded. What was up with Balfour? Why was he so excited to see Ellinor?
This wasnât like him at all! Balfour was usually cold and indifferent. Hardly anyone could catch his attention in this world! So what was so special about Ellinor?
Patricia also noticed this. With a frown, she thought to herself, why was Balfourâs attitude towards her getting colder but warmer towards Ellinor?
Ellinor strolled in, and as she saw Patricia, she burst into a happy smile, âOh, Ms. Howard, youâre back too! Have you finished all your medical check-ups?â