Chapter 1299
“Ellinor, a nutritionist is dropping by at noon to whip up lunch for you. Any preference for dinner? I can pick up groceries on my way home after work.” Since Ellinor decided to stay, she wasn’t about to let herself get the short end of the stick. She thought for a moment. “Let’s have some BBQ!”
Balfour seemed a bit miffed, and he frowned. “You shouldn’t be eating such spicy and stimulating food now.”
Ellinor didn’t argue with him. “Fine, I’ll just order takeout.”
Balfour sighed. “Alright, I’ll get some veggies and slices of meat after work. We can have BBQ together.”
Ellinor nodded and continued munching on her bacon. After a bite, she said in a heavy tone. “Mr. Howard, don’t forget to get that painting you promised me as soon as possible.”
She really wanted that painting soon, so she wouldn’t have to deal with Theo’s annoying threats.
Balfour nodded. “Don’t worry, I won’t forget.”
Seeing that Balfour was in a good mood, Byran gathered up his courage to ask. “We have exams today at school, so I have the day off. Can I skip cram school? I want to stay home with Ellinor.”
Balfour shot him an annoyed look.
At this moment, Ellinor said, “Let him take a day off; it’s boring staying home alone. It’s nice to have someone to chat with.”
“Alright.” Balfour’s face softened immediately. He smiled at Ellinor and then turned to Byran, giving him a stern warning. “You better behave yourself and not upset
Ellinor.”
Byran was over the moon; he nodded. “Don’t worry, I won’t let her get mad!”
Balfour finished his meal, picked up a napkin, and wiped his mouth elegantly. “I’m leaving now; you two stay home. Call me if anything comes up.”
Ellinor replied absentmindedly.
Once Balfour left, Byran immediately stood up, handing Ellinor a slice of toast with peanut butter. “Here you go!”
Ellinor raised an eyebrow, looking at the toast in front of her and then at Byran. “Why the sudden kindness?”
Byran retorted, “Can’t I be nice to you?”
Ellinor chuckled. “What do you want from me?”
Caught off guard, Byran chuckled. “Nothing really! I just noticed you have a lot of sway around here, so if I can get in your good books, Balfour won’t beat me up.”
Ellinor laughed. “Don’t overthink it; just stay home today.”
“Why?” Byran frowned, seeming a bit upset.
Ellinor took the toast and started eating. “No reason; didn’t you tell Balfour you’d stay home with me?”
“I can stay home with you for a while, but this afternoon I want to go out and see…”
Ellinor cut him off. “Nope, if you go out, I’ll call your brother.”
Byran got upset. “Ellinor! How could you? I finally got a whole day to myself, and I want to see my girlfriend!”
Ellinor seemed nonchalant, looking at him like a child. “You have a girlfriend? Who said you could start dating?” Byran was visibly angry. “I’m not a kid anymore. I’m an adult! I have the freedom to date and to get married!”
Ellinor smiled. “Do you know who I am?”
