Theo, after drying his hair, walked over to the bed and sat down, catching a glimpse of a message from Bartlett on her phone.
He seemed a bit downcast and asked. âYou still keep in touch with Bartlett privately?â
Ellinor raised her head to meet his gaze. âNot really. He occasionally hits me up, but I never respond.â
Theo sounded a bit miffed. âWhen did you start saving his contact info?â
Ellinor had no intention of beating around the bush. She answered truthfully, âThe day we took our wedding photos. When we got back from Pearl Moon, he sent me a friend request. I didnât accept it at first, but he kept sending it every day. Eventually, I felt bad for ghosting him and accepted.â
Theo moved closer to her, gently ruffling her hair with his large hand. âDonât pay him any mind when Iâm not around.â
Ellinor blinked curiously. âI wasnât planning to! But isnât lie your friend? Shouldnât I be polite to your friends?â
Theo gazed into her eyes. âYou donât have to be polite to anyone on my account. If you want to deal with him, do it. If not, donât. Itâs your call.
Ellinor squinted her eyes. âSo, youâre not too keen on your buddy Bartlett? I heard you guys grew up together?â
âEven friends you grow up with can be close or distant.â
âOh⦠So, youâre closer with Jonah and Mr. Larios?â
Theo slightly furrowed his brow. âWe should get some sleep now. Stop worrying about them.â
With that, he dove under the covers, carrying a hint of shower gel scent.
Ellinor blushed, immediately feeling something was off. âHold on, I havenât showered yet! Iâll go shower now!â
He wrapped his arms around her, holding her tightly as if he couldnât get close enough. âNo need for a shower. Let me hold you.â
Ellinor looked up at his handsome chin, protesting. âIf I donât shower, I wonât be able to sleep!â
Theo leaned in closer, lightly rubbing her head. âYouâll be able to sleep if I hold you. Donât worry, I wonât take advantage of you tonight. Sleep.â
âButâ¦â
âBe good.â
Ellinor was helpless. He held her so tightly that she couldnât even move.
Perhaps his odor was simply too alluring. She intended to wait until he fell asleep before showering.
But she also ended up falling asleep unintentionally, The next day.
When Ellinor woke up, she found Theo still next to her.
Typically, he would already be at work when she awoke But on that day, as she opened her eyes, she saw Theo lying next to her, propping his head on one hand, wearing a teasing smile, She had no idea how long heâd been there.
Ellinor felt slightly uncomfortable, frowning, âTheo, why havenât you gone to work yet? Why are you looking at me like that?â
Theo said, âThereâs not much going on at the office today, so thereâs no need to rush. I can still make it after you have breakfastâ
Despite the significant drop in Blanchet Corporationâs stock due to yesterdayâs events, he remained so nonchalant. Shouldnât he be hurrying to the office to pacify the shareholders?
Ellinor smirked slightly. âStill, thereâs no need for you to stare at me, is there?â
Theoâs eyes narrowed a bit. âWhatâs wrong with looking at my wife?â