Chapter 1248: Chapter 1248

Ellinor slammed the book she was reading shut, unable to bear it any longer.

“Mr. Howard, how many times do I have to say it? I’m a grown woman: I can take care of myself and look after my own health. I don’t need your excessive concern.”

Balfour knew his presence annoyed Ellinor, but he couldn’t help but worry.

Having a baby was a life-threatening risk for women. If something happened, how could he bear it?

But looking at her now, she wouldn’t follow him willingly.

Balfour considered everything for a moment and then compromised. “Alright, if you want to stay here, that’s fine. I’ll have someone come to look after you tomorrow, and I’ come to check on you every day.”

Ellinor was really annoyed. “There’s no need.”

“It’s decided then! If you won’t come with me, this is the best I can do. It’s the only way I’ll be at ease.”

Balfour didn’t give her a chance to refuse. He stood up. “Rest well. I’ll come to see you tomorrow. Also, think about returning to the Howard family. You’ll have to go back someday.”

With that Balfour gave Ellinor a long look before turning and leaving the room.

Ellinor’s mind was in chaos as she watched Balfour’s retreating figure. She lay tiredly on the bed, staring at the ceiling.

Once Balfour was out, he wasn’t as gentle as before. He stared sternly at the dining table.

“Are you coming out yourself, or do I need to haul you out?”

His words were directed at the dining table.

After a second, Byran popped out from under the table, holding his head. “Bro… I’m coming out don’t be mad.”

Balfour retracted his gaze. “Go home!”

Byran obediently nodded. “Okay!”

He quickly left.

Ballour then turned his stern gaze to Ida and Chase on the table. “Please take good care of Ellinor.”

Chase gave a small smile. “Mr. Howard, don’t worry; we will.”

After Ballour gave a grateful nod, he left the room, taking his good-for-nothing brother with him.

After watching the Howard brothers leave, Belinda was more confused than ever. She looked at Chase with a mix of surprise and caution. “Why did Balfour just tell you to take good care of Ellinor? What’s going on between them?”

Chase just smiled. “Who knows?”

Belinda frowned. “You don’t know? Why did you just agree to him so naturally then?*

Chase shrugged. “He said it, so I just agreed. It’s only polite!”

Belinda felt uneasy, pulling out her phone to call her uncle. Theo.

The phone rang for a long time before being picked up, and it sounded noisy on Theo’s end.

“Uncle, where are you?”

Theo’s voice sounded cold as he asked. “What’s up?”

Belinda was a bit upset. “Oh! I’m at Ellinor’s place. Ballour was here, and he seemed a bit flirtatious. I think he might have ulterior motives for Ellinor. Uncle, you should hurry and make Ellinor happy.

Otherwise, if she gets with someone else… Hello? Hello! Uncle…”

Before she could finish, she heard the phone being hung up.

Theo actually hung up on her?

Ugh! Did Theo really not care about Ellinor anymore?

After seeing Belinda’s angry expression after the call, Chase couldn’t help but laugh. “What? Did you get the cold shoulder again?”