Chapter 1078: Chapter 1077

Chapter 1077

Ellinor didn't give two hoots about what Bartlett was saying She just focused on her meal, putting dc

Bartlett hardly touched his food and was just lazily propping up his cheek with his eyes glued on her

“The food here is just so-so, you really aren't a picky eater, are you?"

Ellinor responded casually, “What? You're expecting a five—

star restaurant experience in a tourist area?”

I'm just giving an

honest review. The food here really isn't all that. Tomorrow, I'll take you to a restaurant just up the ro

Ellinor didn't look interested. “No thanks. We don’t want to intrude on your solo relaxation

time. Collin, let's settle the bill.”

Collin nodded and went to the front desk to pay. But instead of accepting his money, the waiter gave

Collin furrowed his brows. He looked at Bartlett and then at Ellinor, his eyes questioning what to do 1

Ellinor also heard the waiter. She gave Bartlett a look and stood up to say, “Thanks for the treat. Whe

With that, she took Collin and headed towards the door.

Since Bartlett had already paid, there was no point in making a fuss about it. It would just be a waste

They might as well wait for Theo to come back and repay him.

After stepping out of the inn, Ellinor breathed in the fresh, natural scent of the mountain village. She

the distant natural scenery and couldn't help but think of her childhood.

She and Karan had come to this mountain village to gather herbs as children. They had walked this v

Back then, it was a muddy mountain path. Now, it was a smooth asphalt road, and the living

conditions in the village had improved a lot.

In the blink of an eye, so many years had passed.

The village where she grew up was on the other side of the mountain. Back then, they had to hike ov

minute drive.

Being here reminded Ellinor of Karan, who had once helped her. After checking the time and seeing

"Collin, take me somewhere!” Ellinor got into the car.

Before Collin could start the car, the back door opened, and someone got in. Through the rear—

view mirror, he saw that Bartlett had hopped into their car. Collin didn’t think it was appropriate for t

just

jump in the car like that, but given his longstanding friendship with Mr. Blanchet, he didn't feel right

Ellinor glanced at Bartlett out of the corner of her eye. “Can I help you?”

Bartlett didn’t mince words. He grinned, “It's such a coincidence to

run into an acquaintance in this remote place. You don't mind if I tag along, do you?”

This time, Ellinor didn't hide her annoyance. “I do mind. It's not convenient.”

Anyone else would have awkwardly exited the car in this situation, but Bartlett just laughed

brighter. “Come on, Ellinor.

I just treated you to a meal. Can't you let me tag along? I'm bored all by myself!”

Ellinor frowned, “If you're bored, why did you come alone?”

Bartlett threw up his hands in mock resignation. “What can I do? I'm a single guy!”

ad someone will be willing to join you. If