Chapter 55
Bartlett suddenly bent down, leaning in close to her ear, and whispered, âIf you like it, I can gift it to \
a wedding present at our weddingâ
Ellinor slightly lifted the comers of her mouth, her eyes revealing disdain, and didn't respond to his jc
She was contemplating how to persuade Bartlett to sell her the three paintings when all of a sudden,
Ellinor knitted her brows, her face turning pale.
"What's wrongâ Bartlett noticed her discomfort and asked in a low voice.
Ellinor's forehead was dotted with sweat and her lips were slightly pale T...I suddenly feel unwell...â
Bartlett looked worried. âThe air conditioning in the gallery is pretty intense. Did you catch a cold?â
âMaybe!â Ellinor gritted her teeth, her body trembling slightly
Bartlett took off his coat and draped it over her, saying softly. âI'll take you to the lounge to rest. It's
"Okay, thanksâ Ellinor was unsteady on her feet and had to accept Bartlett's assistance.
In the shadows, Byran captured the entire scene on his phone, sneering, âA man and a woman sneak
Byran had caught Ellinor's weak spot and immediately sent the gallery's location to Veronica!
Inside the lounge
Ellinor's face was growing paler, her body weak.
Bartlett brought her a glass of water, "How do you feel? Do you need me to take you to the hospital
Ellinor clutching her stomach, slowly shook her head, âNo, I'll be fine after resting here for a bit. You
Bartlett didnât leave but sat nearby, watching her with concern. âAre you really scared of hospitals?â
Ellinor was taken aback and didn't deny it.
It didnât feel great to have a stranger see through her
She really hated hospitals. As a child, she got sick and her mother took her to the hospital for an IV.
She stayed in the hospital alone for seven days, each day filled with unease.
Later, her father, Arnold Mendoza, appeared, told her that her mother had passed away, and took he
Seeing her mood, Bartlett didn't probe further, âMy private doctor is on his way. You should lie down
âThank you Ellinor was feeling too unwell to resist, so she lay down on the lounge's small bed, curling
She was covered with Bartlett's coat, and later, Bartlett ordered someone to bring a blanket to cover
Meanwhile
âVeronica, why did you bring me to a gallery? I don't like looking at paintings. There's soup simmerin
waiting for Ellinor to come back and have it!"
Veronica, supporting Marissa Blanchet, walked into the gallery and smiled, âGrandma, you'll see Ellin
Marissa was a bit puzzled. âVeronica, are you saying Ellinor is here too?â
Veronica chuckled and nodded
The gallery staff recognized Marissa and politely ushered her in.
Veronica led Marissa into the gallery and ran into Byran, who unhesitatingly led Marissa to the loung
Ignoring the gallery staff's attempts to stop him, Byran kicked open the lounge door and saw Ellinor,
Marissa had been a bit confused, but was instantly shocked after seeing what was happening in the I
what are you doing"â