Chapter 765
Patricia turned around, âEllinor, were you calling me?â
Ellinor replied with a smirk, âIf heâs thirsty, I suggest you give him mineral water. Soda isn't the best
thirst quencher, and he isn't a fan eitherâ
A flash of annoyance crossed Patricia's eyes, âReally? Theo just told me he wanted soda! Ellinor, you
seem to not know Theo at all
Ellinor calmly sipped her juice, Well, suit yourselfâ
No matter how Patricia tried to provoke or mock her, Ellinor remained composed, making Patricia feel
like she was punching cotton. She felt utterly frustrated.
Feeling disgruntled, Patricia picked up the soda and stormed upstairs.
After watching the headstrong Patricia leave, Balfour turned to Ellinor, furrowed his brows, and
followed Patricia upstairs.
Once Balfour was out of sight, Bartlett immediately took a seat next to Ellinor.
He picked up a peeled orange from the table and handed it to her, smirking, âEllinor, have some
orange to cool off a bitâ
Ellinor shot him a look, âMr. Rex, don't you know? Oranges make you feel hot
âReally?â Bartlett's smile grew wider, âThen have some water. Water always puts out the fire, right?"
Ellinor gave a small smile, âThanks for your concern, Mr. Rex, but I'm not hot. You, on the other hand,
should drink more water to wash away those naughty thoughts of yours.
Bartlett shrugged and popped a slice of orange into his mouth, his gaze never leaving her, filled with
an underlying affection.
Ellinor was getting a bit annoyed by Bartlett's constant staring. She glanced at him, accidentally
meeting his suggestive gaze. It was the first time she'd seen someone eat an orange so seductively.
This man was a real piece of work!
Meanwhile, upstairs.
Patricia returned to the room with the soda, âTheo, are you thirsty? Here, have a drink."
Theo was sitting on a chair by the bed, looking after a child who was burning up and barely
conscious.
Upon hearing Patriciaâs words, he glanced at the drink she was offering and coldly replied, âI don't
need it. I don't like soda. You drink itâ
Patricia's hand, holding out the drink, froze. She remembered Ellinorâs advice downstairs and felt
slightly annoyed.
Since he didn't want to drink it, she had no choice but to put the drink aside.
âTheo, stay with Baber. His condition has improved.â Patricia said softly, looking at Baber lying quietly
on the bed.
Theo asked her, âDid you give him medicine before you came? Why hasn't his fever gone down?"
Patricia nodded, I've given him fever medicine. The doctor said Baberâ fever was due to overthinking
and stress. My guess is he was overexcited to see you, which caused his feverâ
A one-year-old child, overthinking? Theo frowned but didn't say anything. He glanced at his watch.
It was already late. Ellinor must be tired.
âTheo, why donât you go downstairs and keep Ellinor company? I'll stay here with Patri and look after
the kid"
Balfour slowly walked in and suggested softly.