Chapter 1067
Out of the blue, Moran hollered at her retreating figure.
Ellinor halted in her tracks, spinning around to face him.
Veronica was taken
aback, glancing first at her crush, Moran, then at Ellinor, with a wary look plastered across her face.
Seeing that Ellinor didn't reply, Moran carefully asked again, âMay 1?"
After a few seconds of consideration, Ellinor nodded, âSure. Let's go to the yard for our chat; it's stuf
fresh air.â
Moran also nodded eamestly, âAlright.â
Then Ellinor tumed around, descending the stairs with the two of them
As they reached the entrance, Moran turned to Veronica.
âVeronica, you can leave us here. Don't follow; I want to talk to Ellinor privately.â
Even though Veronica was unwilling, she didn't dare defy Moran, obediently nodding, âOkay.â
She made a face at them, watching as they left the house
together, then quickly scampered to the window to spy on them.
Veronica had heard whispers about Moran's crush on Ellinor at school. At first, she was furious, but sl
But now it seemed that Moran still hadn't let go of Ellinor.
If it were any other guy, she would definitely have told her brother. But since it was Moran, she wor
Ellinor tilted her head upwards to gaze at the risen moon. Her eyes seemed somewhat distant, like st
âIt's Pearl!â Moran also looked up, whispering softly.
Ellinor snapped out of her
reverie, turning to him, âI forgot you were still here. Do you have something to say?â
Moran furrowed his brows, hesitating before he said, âI have a question.â
Ellinor nodded kindly, âMmm. What is it? Go on.â
Moran looked at her with a hint of unwillingness in his eyes, âTheo... Veronica's brother... has he
been good to you?â
Ellinor's expression shifted slightly, âWhy do you ask?"
Moran explained, âVeronica mentioned that her brother has been away on a trip for several days and
Ellinor fell silent for a moment before smiling faintly, âThank you for your concern, but heâs been de
to me.â
Moran looked rather worried. He continued, âEllinor, even though the Blanchet family can offer you
Ellinor raised an eyebrow, âSo, you think I'm staying here because of the Blanchet familyâs backgroun
Realizing his mistake, Moran hurriedly corrected himself, âNo... I just
think you and Veronica's brother aren't a good match. He's nearly ten years older than
you, you don't have common
topics, your values are different, and he doesn't care enough about you! Why would you stay with hi
Ellinor chuckled lightly, âThat's something only those involved in the relationship can understand. I'rr
meaning advice.â