Theo ended the call, cutting off Marissaâs nagging, and looked up at Collin.
âSwing by home later and bring over the soup Marissa made.â
Collin nodded. âSure thing, Mr. Blanchet. Do I need to deliver it to Ellinor?â
âNo need, Iâll have it myself, Theo replied.
Collin looked at him, puzzled. âBut isnât that soup Marissa made for Ellinor? Youâre going to drink it?â
Theo rubbed his temples. âMarissa spoils her too much; she adds all kinds of supplements to the soup, so it might not be good for her health.â
Collin got it.
After giving instructions to Collin, Theo took out his phone to check his chat with Ellinor. His eyes couldnât help but soften when he saw the goodnight message she sent before she fell asleep.
He sent her a text.
âYou up yet?â
Not long after, a photo of her half-eaten breakfast was sent over.
His eyes slightly squinted as he texted her. âYou went to bed late, so why are you up so early?â
Her reply was swift. âYou think I shouldnât be up this early, yet youâve texted me this early. Are you trying to mess with my sleep?â
Theo frowned. âYou have quite a sharp tongue. Can I see you?â
âHow?â She asked.
Uncertain, Theo trod carefully with his next text. âCan I come to the Howardâs?â
x Her reply was immediate. âNo! We should minimize contact until that matter is settled.â
Theo sighed. He realized his mistake and didnât pursue the subject.
Then she sent over a selfie. In the photo, she was staring intently at the camera.
âJust look at me like this.â
A small smile made its way to Theoâs face, and he chuckled. âAlright.â
Even though she looked a little fierce in the picture, he found her quite appealing.
At the Howardâs.
After sending Theo a picture, Ellinor was about to put down her phone and enjoy her breakfast..
But then an international call came in.
She saw the unfamiliar caller ID and didnât want to answer, but it rang again after she declined.
Ellinor frowned and answered the call.
âHello, whoâs this?â
âItâs me, Sophia.â
Ellinor was surprised. âMs. Sophia, what brings you to call me this early?â
Sophia didnât offer her usual pleasantries. She scoffed, âIâm calling to inform you that Iâm back in M State. I just got off the plane.â
Ellinor chuckled. âReally? You should have told me earlier. I could have seen you off at the airport.â
Sophia snickered. âDonât celebrate too early, Ellinor. My return doesnât mean Iâm giving up on Theo. On the contrary, consider this my declaration of war. You better watch out; I wonât be going easy on you!â