Chapter 241
Ellinor had it nailed. Theo must be under Patricia's thumb
Because of Patricia, he decided to play the waiting game instead of pulling the plug on the Knotts fami
Collin was a tad puzzled, âWhat are you waiting for?â
Ellinor replied, âJust need to clear the air with Haillie
Collin was even more bewildered. He smelled a rat and was about to probe further, but Ellinor was alre
As soon as Ellinor got close, Byran stood up like a watchdog, barring her from approaching Haillie. He
Ellinor calmly answered, âI can't completely wash my hands of Haillieâs fall, I do bear some responsibilit
Hearing Ellinors admission, Byran's strained expression eased a bit He said, âYou shouldn't beat yourse
He noticed it then. When Haillie fell, Ellinor and Belinda were flying their kite in the distance; they had
And Haillie did do a number on Ellinor before, so it was understandable that Ellinor didn't want to help
However, Haillie, hearing Byran say this, was secretly scoffing at him.
She knew Ellinorâs actions weren't all above board, there was another agenda.
So, Haillie played up her pain and said,
âEllinor, don't bother, I don't need you to own up. It's your prerogative not to help me fly a kite. I won't I
Ellinor smoothly sidestepped Byran, walked up to the bed, and looked at Haillieâs pained face. She firml
Haillie scrunched up her eyebrows, watching Ellinor warily, and put on a helpless face, âI've said you do
Ellinor seemed sincere, smiling and saying âRelax, Haillie. I just want to make it up to you. Will you acc
my offer?â
Haillieâs eyes were full of disdain, but she feigned a look of despair and said bitterly,
âMake it up to me? What can you possibly make up for now? Can you make my foot good as new? If ne
âI can.â
Ellinor said these words as light as a feather, pulling all eyes on her.
Everyone was surprised, intrigued, and filled with doubt and ridicule.
She said she could.
The stables doctor also looked at Ellinor with a puzzled face.
Hearing this, Haillie felt like she was being played for a fool. It was like a joke that wasn't funny in the
can make my foot good as new? How can you do that? You're just rubbing salt in my wound!â