Chapter 276
Seeing Theo walk in, Belinda immediately got up from the bedside, clearing a spot for him.
Then she saw Patricia, who had come in with him, and her face faltered a bit. She instinctively looked a
Ellinorâs expression was calm, revealing nothing
âAwake yet?â
Theo strolled over to the bed, standing with an air of grace. His hands were tucked
into his pockets, his game deep as he looked down at her
âYep! Ellinor nodded, meeting Theo's slender eyes momentarily before shifting her gaze to Patricia besi
Getting her silent question. Theo glanced at Patricia and then casually explained, âShe wanted to come
Belinda chuckled lightly from the side.
Patricia, like Ellinor, was dressed in a baggy hospital gown, her forehead wrapped in gauze. Her injured
care
But she wasn't arrogant, her face filled with a cheerful and easy smile as she stepped forward, âEllinor,
I heard from Theo you were hospitalized for an allergic reaction, so I was a bit worried I thought I'd con
Ellinor responded politely. âThanks for the concern, I'm much better. How about you, Ms. Howard? You :
Patricia touched the gauze on her forehead and sighed, âI'm fine. The car accident wasn't serious, just c
a few days."
Her face showed a hint of annoyance as she said this, clearly frustrated with her familyâs overprotective
Yet, this frustration inadvertently revealed that she was a cherished darling, surrounded by her familyâs
Having been protected and spoiled since childhood, never lacking wealth, company, or love, getting eve
She must have done a lot of good in her past life to have such good luck.
Ellinor smiled without saying anything.
Patricia noticed something was off, looking around the room. Only Belinda was there beside her and Tt
âEllinor, where's your family? Why aren't they here taking care of you?"
Upon hearing this, Ellinorâs face darkened slightly.
Family?
She had none
Only recently, she found out that Arnold Mendoza wasn't her biological father. So even Sheila Mendoza
sister, was actually unrelated to her.
And the Mendoza family relatives in the countryside had nothing to do with her either.
She had no family at all.
Ellinor didn't respond, but Belinda did.
âMs. Howard, that's a strange statement. Aren't Mr. Blanchet and I considered her family? We are both I
Patricia looked at Belinda and explained, âBelinda, I think you misunderstood me. I know you guys are
are hereâ
Belinda wasn't aware of Ellinorâs family situation and thought Patricia was being nosy. âMr. Blanchet ar
But Patricia disagreed, âIt's essential to keep everyone in the loop so that they don't end up worrying El
Belinda thought
Patricia's words made sense, so she politely asked Ellinor, âDo you want your family to come? Should we
have someone go get them?â
Ellinor shook her head, saying it's just a minor injury, no need to make a fuss. I'll be fine in a couple of c
Belinda obeyed, believing whatever Ellinor said, so she nodded and said nothing more.
However, seeing that she couldn't persuade Ellinor, Patricia turned her worried eyes to Theo, âTheo, Elli