Chapter 768: Chapter 768

As Theo was coming downstairs, he caught sight of Bartlett spoiling Ellinor with an array of desserts.

Seeing this, he frowned and paused.

“Come here.”

As soon as Theo spoke up, the chattering crowd was instantly silenced.

Ellinor, indulging herself in the delicious food, looked up at Theo when she heard his voice. He was staring at her sternly, but she didn’t stop savoring her dessert.

After seeing her still munching away, Theo’s frown deepened, “Not coming over yet?”

Only then did Ellinor get up and go around the table, still holding a dessert in her hand, “What’s up?

Why are you being so grumpy all of a sudden?”

Theo extended his long arm, wrapping it around her slender waist and pulling her tightly into his arms.

He first took the dessert from her hand and then said, “Didn’t I tell you not to eat things that are too sweet?”

Ellinor pouted, “You were gone for so long, I got bored. I can’t drink, so is it a crime to kill time with some sweets?”

His heart tightened at her words, realizing that the situation was more serious than he had thought.

Right, I’m sorry for making you wait. You can punish me, but no more sweets.”

Ellinor pouted again and hummed.

After seeing Theo’s gentle side, Jonah, who was leaning on Kemp with a glass of wine, decided to tease him.

“Theo, I never thought I’d see the day!”

Theo cast him a sidelong glance, ignoring him.

Jonah mischievously added. “Ellinor, Theo said you could punish him. Don’t hold back; give him a good one. Make sure he remembers not to leave you alone here again!”

Kemp, not one to meddle in his friend’s love affairs, just silently drank his wine.

Bartlett, however, chuckled and chipped in, “Ellinor, how are you planning on punishing Theo?”

Ellinor thoughtfully stroked her chin, “Should it be kneeling on a remote control or a washboard?”

Belinda raised her hand and suggested enthusiastically, “Kneel on a durian! Ellinor can enjoy the durian flesh while watching Theo kneel on the shell. Perfect!”

Jonah clapped his hands, “Good, very good. I’ll pay for the durian and have it delivered to your house later!”

Theo gave them a cold glance. He didn’t have time to joke around with them. He said seriously, “It’s getting late. I’m going to take her home. You guys carry on Bill’s on me.”

Jonah protested, “Hey, Theo, the party’s just started and you’re already leaving. Are you in a hurry to kneel on a durian at home?”

The night was chilly, and as they were about to leave, Theo took off his coat and draped it over Ellinor.

He whispered, “I could party all night with you guys, but she needs to get some rest. We’ll catch up properly next time.”

Jonah shook his head, raised his glass, and said, “Man, you’ve forgotten all about us since you got married.”

He stood up, walked over, and teased, “One minute you’re stopping her from snacking, the next you’re worried she’ll catch a cold and quickly covering her up. And you’re always worried about her not getting enough sleep. Theo, it’s like you didn’t get a wife, but a daughter.”

Theo glared at him, “Buzz off!”

Kemp couldn’t stand Jonah stirring things up anymore. He stood up and pushed Jonah aside, “Theo, don’t mind him. He’s had a few too many and is just looking to vent Theo nodded. He wasn’t about to hold a grudge against a friend he’d grown up with.

Kemp then asked, “You’ve had a drink too; do you have a driver? If not, I can give you a lift home.”

Theo shook his head, “No need, you just stay here and keep them company.”