Chapter 279
Ellinor licked her lips and said, âThere's a cake I baked in the fridge at home Can you ask Collin to grab
Theo responded with a frosty gaze. âAnything else?â
Ellinor shook her head, âNope, that's it"
Theo's face darkened, but he stared at her intensely, âEllinor, if you have any questions for me, spit it ou
âNo questions!
Ellinor turned her face to look at the sky outside the window, yawned, and ignored him
Why should she ask anything? She wasn't his wife or anything Too many questions would just piss him
Theo's gaze hardened, staring at her calm demeanor, his lips sealed tight.
If it werent for the sight of her injured hand, he might have wanted to shake some sense into her!
She was really getting on his nerves Theo massaged his brow, trying to keep his cool.
Then he took Ellinorâs bandaged hand into his, examining it for any swelling, asking, âDoes your hand s
Still looking out the window, Ellinor responded casually, âIt's fine. I can handle it
Theo said sternly. âThe doctor has tested you for all possible allergens. Remember whatever comes bac
Ellinor rolled her eyes, âFine, got it. I don't fancy dying. I'll care for myself!
âLook at me when you're talkingâ
Theo's voice suddenly took on a commanding tone.
Ellinor sighed reluctantly and turned her face towards him, only to be met with his deep eyes. Her hear
What kind of look was that?
Why was he so close to her?
What was he trying to do?
Theo rested one hand on the edge of the bed and the other on the mattress next to her, leaning in to lo
Ellinor shook her head. âNo... What do you want me to ask you?"
Theo leaned closer, âI want you to ask me...â
He deliberately slowed his speech.
Ellinorâs heart raced. Her hands were both immobile now. She blurted out anxiously, . I'm sleepy!â
âYou just woke up, how can you be sleepy?â
Theo frowned, reaching out to touch her forehead. She wasn't feverish.
Ellinor blinked, feeling guilty, Tm fine! I just have the habit of napping around this time. Otherwise, I fee
âThen sleepâ
Theo frowned deeply, then stood up, moving the pillow from behind her, and gently guided her to lie bc
âAll right, sleepâ
Ellinor was a bit dazed. She wasn't used to being taken care of so attentively by this high-profile man.
Just before she closed her eyes to sleep, she hesitated, then ventured, âTheo, if I fall asleep, don't leave.
Theo looked at this girl who rarely
asked for his help, his eyes narrowed, âWhat, are you scared to be alone?â
âNoy
Theo's rough hand suddenly cupped her cheek, his fingers gently stroking her soothingly, âYou don't ha
strange place. I won't laugh at youâ
Ellinor felt slighted, she retorted stubbornly, âAre you looking down on me? I'm not scared! I'm just wor
Theo's brow creased, his expression instantly serious
If anyone could ruin the mood in a split second, it was definitely her.
Theo sighed helplessly gently tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ear, âDonât worry, I won't let any
Ellinor paused, thep turned her face away and closed her eyes, murmuring to herself, âYes, you won't le
But for the next three months, it's unlikely to happen