Chapter 401
Ellinor chuckled. âI don't get it. If I leave, you get to go back to Mr. Blanchet. Aren't you afraid he'll get t
Patriciaâs face was full of pride and
nobility, with a hint of condescension. âEllinor, you and I are not the same."
"Oh? How so?"
âI come from a family that can stand toe-toâ
toe with Theoâ. I have parents who love and protect me, a Balfour whod shield me from the rain, and a
Ellinorâs smile vanished in an instant as it dawned on her. âSo, it was you who spilled the beans to the I
Patricia didn't shy away, âYes, it was me!â
âSo, you thought by ratting me out to the Mendozas, you could kick me to the curb?" Ellinor was calm.
Patricia's angelic facade couldn't hide her arrogance.
âI know it's not that simple! Ellinor, I just wanted you to see your reality. You're a girl with no backing, n
me, and Theo wouldn't dare cross me. Even if one day, things between Theo and I go south, I can take t
âSo your â"backingâ is relying on your familyâs protection?â
âIsn't it?â
Ellinor laughed lightly, âI admit, that is a form of support, but itâs not what I have. My support is myself.
sufficient means I won't be put in a passive position. I stay with the Blanchets because I have a thing fo
With that, Ellinor got up, ready to check if the chicken wings were done.
âHold on, Ellinor, I have something to show you!"
Patricia doggedly followed, blocking Ellinorâs way.
Ellinor was getting impatient, âWhat is it?â
Patricia lifted her top, showing her belly. âSee this scar?â
There was a noticeable horizontal scar on her abdomen.
Ellinor squinted, âIs this... appendicitis?â
Patricia was almost knocked out by her words; she gritted her teeth. âIt's a C-section scar!â
Ellinor paused for a moment, looking at Patricia in disbelief. âYou've had a child?"
Patricia smiled in response, âYes, Theo and I have a child
â. What?"