Maybe because his eyes were really hurting from Ellinorâs mishap. Theo never did light up the cigarette in his hand.
After the car finally came to a stop, he chucked the unlit cigarette into the carâs trash bin and stepped out.
Ellinor watched him get out of the car with a complicated look on her face She hesitated and then said, âUmm⦠I think Iâll stay in the car and wait for you guys to come back. Just let me know how it goes with Mr. Blanchetâs eye check-up. Iâll cover the medical expensesâ
Upon hearing this, Thea suddenly halted his steps and turned his head slightly towards her, his expression turning sour.
Seeing this, Collin quickly said, âMs. Mendoza, it would be great if you could accompany Mr. Blanchet to the hospital. Itâs not easy for him to get around alone with his eye injury Also, I canât park the car here, it could obstruct the way for ambulances. I need to find a parking spot first.â
Ellinor glanced outside the car window True enough, Collin had parked right in front of the hospital entrance, it wasnât a place to park for long.
âAll right then You must come take my place by Mr. Blanchetâs side after youâve parked. Iâve got stuff to do at homeâ
Collin looked at Theoâs darkened face and agreed reluctantly. âOkay. Ms. Mendoza. Iâll be right there after I park the carâ
Ellinor got out of the car with a sigh, watching Collin drive away.
Theo quipped sarcastically. âDo you dislike my company that much?â
Ellinor came back to her senses and looked at Theo. She laughed awkwardly and said, âI just think that given our current situation, thereâs no need for us to be alone together.â
Theo huffed and stormed off into the hospital without a backward glance.
Ellinor followed him resignedly.
Theo was the kind of man who always had others take care of hospital procedures for him. He probably didnât even know how a hospital visit worked.
Ellinor massaged her temples; she had to be responsible for him until Collin returned. She needed to help him register and then accompany him to see the doctor.
She found the registration window and was about to help Theo register.
The doctor behind the window asked professionally, âWhich department?â
Ellinor replied, âOphthalmologyâ
Suddenly. Theo said, âGynecologyâ
Ellinor was confused. Why did he say that?
The doctor behind the window was taken aback. Looking at them, she asked again, âAre you guys together?â
Ellinor forced a laugh, âYes, weâre together!â
âSo which department is it? Ophthalmology or Gynecology?â
Ellinor replied, âOphthalmology!â
However, Theo again said. âGynecologyâ
Hearing their conflicting answers, the doctor frowned angrily. âThis is no place for jokes. You two should agree on a department before coming up here. Donât waste the time of the patients waiting behind you!â
Ellinor felt sorry for the doctor and shot Theo an annoyed look, âStop talking, youâre causing trouble!â
She then turned back to the window and said politely to the doctor, Iâm sorry, doctor. Please ignore him, we need to see anâ¦â
âBoth ophthalmology and gynecology, thank youâ Theoâs voice was firm and serious.
Ellinor was interrupted by Theo before she could finish The doctor was starting to get angry with these patients, but as soon as she looked up at the handsome face of the man, she was stunned and immediately lost her temper, âUmm.. okay just a moment please.â
Soon, the female doctor handed out two numbers, one for Ophthalmology and one for Gynecology.
Ellinor laughed awkwardly and thanked her, then she turned around and dragged Theo away, not wanting to hold up the queue anymore.
Once they found a relatively quiet spot, Ellinor finally lost her cool. âTheo!â