Chapter 27
After an intimate moment, Ellinor instantly pushed Theo away
With a heart full of joy, she took the painting from Collin, tucked it under her arm, and walked away. A
steps, she turned back, winked, and gave Theo a thumbs
up, âMr. Blanchet, thank you! You're looking sharp today!"
Theo gazed at her meaningfully.
So, she only thought he was handsome when she got gifts?
Watching Ellinor trot happily into the yard, Collin couldn't help but smile, âMr. Blanchel, Ms. Mendoza i
Theo shot Collin a cold look, âAre you still staring?â
Startled, Collin looked away. âMr. Blanchet, where are you headed next?"
"Work." Theo said.
âRight!â Collin said.
The next day.
While enjoying a nutritious lunch prepared by Marissa, Ellinor received a call from Belinda.
âEllinor!â Belinda said.
Ellinor didn't have Belindaâs number, but she recognized her voice, âHow did you get my number?"
âI asked Theo for it!â Belinda said.
Ellinor was even more confused, âHow does he have my number?â
âHe's your husband. Is it strange that he has your number?â Belinda asked.
âHmm, fair point!â Ellinor said.
âWhat are you doing? If you're free, come have a drink with me!â Belinda said.
Ellinor frowned, âWhy do you want to drink?"
Belindaâs voice was tinged with a reckless drunkenness, âI'm a brokenâ
hearted Woman I need to vent! Come find me. I'm bored alone!â
Just as she hung up, she received a text from Belinda with the address of a bar.
Marissa walked out of the kitchen with a pot of soup, âEllinor, who was that? They want you to go drink
Ellinor obediently replied, âMarissa, I won't drink.
It's Belinda. She's upset and drinking alone. I'm going to pick her up. Marissa put down the soup, lookir
somewhat shocked, âBelinda? Has Mr. Blanchet introduced you to the Wesley family yet?"
Ellinor nodded, âYes, why, Marissa?â
Marissa smiled kindly. âOh, nothing. Bars can be dangerous. I'll have
the driver take you to pick up Belinda."
âOkay!â Ellinor found it strange. The Blanchet and Wesley families were inâ
laws, but they didn't seem to interact much.
The Blanchet family
wasn't invited to Belindaâs wedding yesterday, and it seemed like no one from the Wesley family attend
Never mind, she thought. The Blanchet familyâs affairs were none of her business.
Twilight Bar.
The bar was noisy and rowdy. In the flickering lights, Ellinor spotted Belinda.
Overnight, Belinda had dyed her hair pink and was dancing wildly in the club. Was this what a broken-
hearted woman supposed to be? âDear
Ellinor! You're here! Let's have fun together!â Upon seeing her, Belinda ran over, hugged her, and tried t
But Ellinor didn't want to dance, âLet's go! I'll take you home!â
Belinda pouted, âI don't want to go home, it's boring!â
It took some effort for Ellinor to get her to sit down and rest for a while. Then she ordered a juice.
But Belinda didn't like juice. She downed a glass of alcohol instead, âEllinor, I have great news for you. (
Ellinor raised an eyebrow, âWhat happened?â
Belinda gave a bitter smile, her expression complicated, âI heard he was attacked on his way home last
Injured and even if they heal, he won't be able to use them like before. His life is ruined!â
Ellinor was slightly puzzled.
Suddenly, Belinda frowned, pointed upstairs and shrieked, âEllinor, look! Isn't that your husband? And tl