Theo grunted a response, âWhen did you get back?â
Bartlett stepped forward, grinning from ear to ear, âAbout a week ago. My return was quite rushed, I havenât even had a chance to catch up with you and Jonah yet!â
Theo replied, âNo rush, whenever you have timeâ
Bartlett chuckled, âTheo, we actually bumped into each other at the Twilight Bar last time, but you seemed pretty occupied so I didnât bother youâ
âReally?â Theoâs face was expressionless, but a hint of chill flickered in his eyes.
Indeed, they had crossed paths at the Twilight Bar.
That night, Ellinor lost a game at the Twilight Bar and was punished to kiss a guy. The guy she was supposed to choose was Bartlett Bartlett continued, âTheo. I heard you got hitched recently Looks like I missed out on the wedding feast!â
A smirk tugged at Theoâs lips, âMy wife and I can treat you to a meal another dayâ
Bartlett paused for a second, then smiled, âSounds good, Iâll be looking forward to it!â
Just then, Collin rushed in saying, âMr. Blanchet, Ms. Mendoza isnât feeling well. For some reason, she suddenly started having a nosebleed!â
Theo furrowed his brows and quickly headed towards the restroomâ¦
Bartlett followed.
In the restroom.
Ellinor was bent over the sink washing her nose, the water in the white basin was tinged with red.
After washing up, she stuffed tissue into her nostrils to stop the bleeding Turning around, she looked funny, like a little pig Theo was watching her from behind, a touch of mockery in his eyes.
Ellinor looked weak, her large eyes listless, âSuperior Sir, Iâm okay now, we can go.â
After saying that, she took weak steps, walked past Theo, and tried to walk out on her ownâ¦.
Theo frowned, turned around and caught up with her, lifting her up.
Ellinor was startled, âSuperior Sir? What are youâ¦â
âYouâre in no condition, weâre going to the hospital!â
âI donât want to go to the hospitalâ¦â
Theo looked at the pale, weak Ellinor in his arms, âJust listen to me! Your health is closely related to my personal issues until we divorce. Iâm not interested in becoming a widower at this age!â
So thatâs it Ellinor furrowed her brows, gave a dry laugh, âSir, donât worry, I wonât die even if you do!â
Seeing her frail appearance but stubborn mouth, a hint of mockery flashed in Theoâs eyes, âSo, youâll be a widow if I die?â
Ellinor giggled softly, âSounds good, doesnât it? As his spouse, I could inherit his vast fortune, and thereâll be one less nuisance at home?
Theoâs face changed, but he quickly laughed, âSeems like I need to watch out for you in the future!â
Ellinor gave him a glance, then turned her head away.
Whatever, let it be. No more struggles!
She was too uncomfortable, no energy left to struggle or walkâ¦
Every step she took felt like walking on broken glass!