Chapter 248
Theo sauntered in giving his phone back to Byran. His gaze never left Ellinor. He moved to her side, tuc
Ellinor was taken aback.
She grinned unwittingly Did he hear that? Would he get mad?
Haillie was equally shocked by Theos words. She struggled
to accept it but didn't dare to show it. She could only
awkwardly explain, âTheo, I was just joking with Ellinor!â Theo casually shifted to stand beside Ellinor, c
Haillie forced a smile. âTheo, I'm sorry. I just thought that girls like Ellinor, who grew up in the countrysi
you mad?â
Ellinor raised an eyebrow. If she got mad now, wouldn't she be seen as petty?
She was about to respond when Theo lifted his arm
around her shoulder, giving it a light squeeze as if to silence her.
With a poker face. Theo said, âIndeed, my wife grew up in the countryside. Her innocence, kindness, anc
Upon being addressed, Ellinor blinked and turned to face him.
Haillie hurriedly explained,
âTheol You misunderstood, why would I bully Ellinor? She just fixed my foot, I haven't even thanked her
traditional medicine. That's why I can walk now. I was just marveling at how strong and capable girls li
Ellinor, who grew up in the countryside, are. Unlike me, so delicate, can't do a thing! Of course, I sugges
avoid future conflicts between you two.
âNo need." Theo replied
He turned to Ellinor, giving her a faint smile. âMy wife doesn't need to change anything It's me who sho
Ellinor looked at Theo, puzzled. Why was he talking to her like this? She felt uneasy...
Haillieâs smile vanished, her eyes filled with hatred as if all the bitterness wanted to burst out, all aimea
Theo gently stroked Ellinorâs cheek, his voice softer. âDidn't Collin say he would take you home first? Wt
Ellinor lowered her eyes, âOh, I'll leave now.
She turned, slipping from Theo's arm, âCollin, we can go now.â
Collin finally got the hint, glancing at Theo's expression before responding, âYes, Ellinorâ
Suddenly, Ellinor stopped in her tracks.
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