Chapter 1101
Baber was just a kid, clueless about the adult world. He innocently bore the brunt of Patricia's harshn
his soul.
Ellinor stroked Baberâs head tenderly and said, âDonât worry, kiddo. No oneâs going to
hit you anymore?
Baber snuggled into Ellinor's shoulder, feeling a sense of security
and comfort he'd never known before.
He didn't know why, but he believed every word that kind woman said.
When they arrived at Howard Mountain Villa's dining
room with Baber, the servants had already prepared a hearty breakfast for them.
Bartlett was dining alone. Seeing them, he cracked a smile, âWhy is it just you bringing Baber? where
Ellinor, carrying Baber, walked over and sat a few seats away from Bartlett, then answered, âHe's char
"Oh." Bartlett picked up his glass of milk and took a slightly disappointed sip.
Ellinor didn't engage with Bartlett further. She put Baber on a chair and started feeding him breakfas
Baber was still young, and no one had the patience to
teach him how to use cutlery, so he needed someone to feed him.
Baber had developed a habit of grabbing food with his hands. His grandma was hot and cold with hi
long while that someone had taken such good care of
him. Baber cherished it, biting into the bread Ellinor fed him, thinking it was the best thing he'd ever
âEllinor.â
Bartlett's voice rang out again, with a hint of amusement.
Ellinor wiped the breadcrumbs from Baber's
mouth with a napkin, didnât look at Bartlett, and casually asked, âWhat's up?â
Bartlett said in a teasing tone, âThis is a bit surprising.â
"What's surprising? That Theo's coming back today?â Ellinor responded nonchalantly.
âNo.â Bartlett chuckled warmly, âI didn't think you would be so generous, accepting the child Theo ac
silent for a moment, then turned to look at him and said, âI don't see him as my own child. But heâs i
Bartlett gave a small smile and said, âNone. It's just that you pity Baber, and I pity you.â
Ellinor furrowed her brows slightly, not understanding Bartlett's meaning. Just as she was about to a
âWhat are you feeling sorry for her about?â
Bartlett's face stiffened for a moment before he laughed it off. He looked at Theo, who had just ente
âT'll take care of my wife; there's no need for others to worry.â Theo
responded, then sat down next to Ellinor, took Baber from
her, and began to feed him. He said gently to Ellinor, âI'll feed him; you eat.â
Ellinor didn't respond; she simply began eating her breakfast.
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Bartlett shrugged, took a sip of his milk, and smilingly
changed the subject, âTheo, have you settled everything abroad?â
Theo continued to feed Baber as he responded, âNo, I just came home to spend some time with my