When Veronica got the news, she was out on a date with her boyfriend, Moran.
Upon receiving the call from home, she rushed back immediately, bringing Moran along. After bursting through the door, she excitedly threw her arms around Ellinor. âEllinor! Ellinor! My brotherâs back, right?
Is it true?â
Ellinor was almost knocked off balance by Veronicaâs enthusiasm. She steadied herself before responding, âYes, itâs true.â
Tears of joy spilled from Veronicaâs eyes. âHeâs really back! Where is he? Whereâs my brother?â
âHeâs taking a shower.â Ellinor replied. âLet me go; I can barely breathe. Youâll see him soon.â
Realizing she was gripping Ellinor too tightly, Veronica quickly released Ellinor. âIâm sorry, Ellinor. Iâm just⦠Iâm just so overwhelmed!â
Her excitement was so palpable that she almost fell backwards. Fortunately, Moran was there to catch her.
After steadying Veronica, Moran turned to Ellinor with an embarrassed smile. âSorry, Ellinor. She doesnât know her own strength.â
His tone suggested that he was already considering Veronica as part of his family.
Upon hearing this, Ellinor smiled at them both. There was a hint of matronly warmth in her gaze. She nodded. âItâs okay, Iâm used to it. Moran, why donât you take her to the living room? Iâll go to the kitchen and prepare dinner.â
âSure.â Moran agreed politely and led Veronica into the living room.
Ellinor went into the kitchen and ordered some additional dishes for dinner. All of them were dishes that Veronicaâs brother, Theo, used to love. She then asked the housekeeper to prepare two cups of hot chocolate for Moran and Veronica in the living room.Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated For All Books Updatesâ¦
When Ellinor entered the living room, only Moran was sitting there. Veronica was nowhere to be seen.
Ellinor naturally took a seat on the couch next to Moran, asking, âWhereâs Veronica?â
Moran chuckled helplessly. âShe couldnât wait. She rushed upstairs to find her brother.â
Ellinor nodded, understanding Veronicaâs impatience.
Moran accepted the hot chocolate from the housekeeper and turned to Ellinor. âEllinor, congratulations on reuniting with Theo.â
Ellinor smiled. âThank you. Once Theo settles his affairs, you and Veronica can start planning your wedding.â
Moran blushed slightly and scratched his head in embarrassment. âIâll need your help in convincing Theo. Iâm afraid he might not approve of me.â
Ellinor took a sip of her hot chocolate and smiled. âDonât worry. Iâll handle Theo.â
At that moment, Theo emerged from his room, freshly showered and dressed. He stood at the top of the stairs, observing Moran and Ellinorâs conversation from above. A tinge of jealousy flashed across his eyes as he noticed Moranâs blushing face.
After descending the stairs, Theo went straight to Ellinor and sat down next to her. He wrapped an arm around her, basically ignoring Moran and speaking only to Ellinor. âHave you been waiting long?â
Ellinor was taken aback by his sudden action.
What was he doing? This was making their guest feel uncomfortable.
Forcing a smile, Ellinor began introducing Moran. âThis is Moran. Heâs alsoâ¦
Before she could explain that Moran was Veronicaâs boyfriend, Theo scooped her up and placed her on his lap, pulling her into his arms.
Theo then turned to Moran. âMoran, nice to meet you.â He said in a cold voice.
His territorial vibe was unmissable.
Moran, feeling the tension, responded with a nervous smile. âNice to meet you, Theo.â
After a brief acknowledgement, Theo turned his attention back to Ellinor. âIâm all cleaned up. Shall we go to our room?â
Theoâs possessiveness left Ellinor speechless.