Chapter 1405: Chapter 1405

Ellinor then turned her attention to Baber, who was playing with toys on the carpet.

“Alright, pack up your toys. How about we go out to the yard and soak up some sun? Maybe we could take a walk too.”

Baber obediently followed Ellinor’s instructions. He nodded, put the toys on the floor into the nearby storage box, ran back quickly, and grabbed Ellinor’s hand. “Ellinor, let’s go!”

Ellinor stood up, ready to lead Baber outside.

At the same time, a servant from the Howard family walked in to report something. “Mr. Howard, someone from the Blanchet family has arrived.”

Upon hearing this, Balfour slightly furrowed his brows, looking somewhat surprised. “Which one?”

With Theo abroad, who else from the Blanchet family would come to the Howard-family’s home?

The servant answered truthfully, “It’s Ms. Veronica and Marissa Blanchet from the Blanchet family. They said they came to visit Ms. Mendoza.”

Upon hearing this, Ellinor, who was about to go out, paused her steps.

Balfour wasn’t exactly thrilled with the Blanchet family. He hadn’t forgotten the past with them; he just set aside his prejudices for his sister’s sake.

He furrowed his brows and then turned to Ellinor to seek her opinion.

Ellinor thought for a moment and said, “Since they’re here, let them in.”

Even though Balfour wasn’t thrilled, he nodded, signaling the servant to follow Ellinor’s wishes.

The servant understood Balfour’s gesture and turned around to go entertain the guests.

Although Balfour accommodated Ellinor, he had no intention of meeting the guests, so he stood up, picked up his coat, and lovingly patted Ellinor’s head. “Stay at home; I’m heading to the office. Call me if anything comes up alright?”

Ellinor nodded. She didn’t think there was anything wrong with Balfour leaving without seeing the guests. She understood his dislike for the Blanchet family.

Not long after Balfour left, the servant led Marissa and Veronica in.

Veronica /supporting Marissa, pointed to Ellinor in the living room as soon as they entered. “Grandma, Ellinor is over there.”

Out of politeness, Ellinor stood with Baber, not approaching them. “Marissa, please come over here and sit.”

Marissa walked over slowly, examining Ellinor with a keen gaze as if she were performing a check.

Before she even sat down, she asked with concern, “Ellinor, how have you been lately?

Ellinor smiled and nodded. “Thank you for your concern, Marissa. I’m doing very well. Please sit down first; we can talk after.”

*Alright. Ellinor, you should sit down too. You’re heavily pregnant now, so standing will be tiring.”

Marissa didn’t refuse. She sat down, but her gaze never left Ellinor.

As soon as Marissa sat down, Ellinor followed suit while answering her question, “I’m fine. Marissa, why the sudden visit?”

Marissa sighed. “Ellinor, you probably know about the disputes between the Blanchet family and the Howard family, right? Actually, as an elder, I shouldn’t be here at all, but I just missed you so much that I couldn’t resist.

I heard that the elders of the Howard family have gone abroad to visit relatives, so there’s no one of a similar age here, which means there won’t be any awkward encounters. That’s why I came secretly.

Your grandfather doesn’t know about this; if he did, he would definitely be mad at me.”

Ellinor smiled faintly. She was touched that Marissa had set aside family disputes to come and see her.

She comforted her. “Marissa, I’m doing well here. You don’t need to worry about me