Chapter 1101
Baber was just a kid, clueless about the adult world. He innocently bore the brunt of Patricia’s harshness, a trauma that undoubtedly left a deep scar on
hissoul.
Ellinor stroked Baber’s head tenderly and said, “Don’t worry, kiddo. No one’s going to hit you anymore?
Baber snuggled into Ellinor’s shoulder, feeling a sense of security and comfort he’d never known before.
He didn’t know why, but he believed every word that kind woman said.
When they arrived at Howard Mountain Villa’s dining room with Baber, the servants had already prepared a hearty breakfast for them.
Bartlett was dining alone. Seeing them, he cracked a smile, “Why is it just you bringing Baber? where’s Theo?”
Ellinor, carrying Baber, walked over and sat a few seats away from Bartlett, then answered, “He’s changing his clothes, he’ll be here in a bit
“Oh.” Bartlett picked up his glass of milk and took a slightly disappointed sip.
Ellinor didn’t engage with Bartlett further. She put Baber on a chair and started feeding him breakfast.
Baber was still young, and no one had the patience to teach him how to use cutlery, so he needed someone to feed him.
Baber had developed a habit of grabbing food with his hands. His grandma was hot and cold with him, mostly not willing to make the effort to feed him. That was the first time in a long while that someone had taken such good care of him. Baber cherished it, biting into the bread Ellinor fed him, thinking it was the best thing he’d ever eaten!
“Ellinor.”
Bartlett’s voice rang out again, with a hint of amusement.
Ellinor wiped the breadcrumbs from Baber’s mouth with a napkin, didn’t look at Bartlett, and casually asked, “What’s up?”
Bartlett said in a teasing tone, “This is a bit surprising.”
“What’s surprising? That Theo’s coming back today?” Ellinor responded nonchalantly.
“No.” Bartlett chuckled warmly, “I didn’t think you would be so generous, accepting the child Theo adopted with another woman as if it were your own.” Ellinor stopped feeding Baber, was silent for a moment, then turned to look at him and said, “I don’t see him as my own child. But he’s innocent, and my sympathy for him is genuine. Mr. Rex, any thoughts on this?”
Bartlett gave a small smile and said, “None. It’s just that you pity Baber, and I pity you.”
Ellinor furrowed her brows slightly, not understanding Bartlett’s meaning. Just as she was about to ask him, Thed’s voice drifted over.
“What are you feeling sorry for her about?”
Bartlett’s face stiffened for a moment before he laughed it off. He looked at Theo, who had just entered, and said with a smile, 1 feel sorry for Ellinor. She’s about to have her own child but has to take care of another one.”
“T’ll take care of my wife; there’s no need for others to worry.” Theo responded, then sat down next to Ellinor, took Baber from her, and began to feed him. He said gently to Ellinor, “I’ll feed him; you eat.”
Ellinor didn’t respond; she simply began eating her breakfast.
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Bartlett shrugged, took a sip of his milk, and smilingly changed the subject, “Theo, have you settled everything abroad?”
Theo continued to feed Baber as he responded, “No, I just came home to spend some time with my wife. I’ll deal with the rest later. Do you need me for something?”
