Chapter 1424
After hearing Ellinor’s response, Veronica toned down her voice. “But…”
Ellinor didn’t want to be persuaded. She made her intentions clear. “I won’t be going back with you, nor will I go to the Howard family’s home. I’ll stay in the hospital. If you want to see me or the babies, you’re welcome anytime.”
Marissa’s eyebrows were knit in worry, but she still wanted to take her home. “Ellinor…”
Ellinor softened her tone towards the elder lady. “Grandma, you don’t need to say anything more. Until Theo returns, I won’t be going to your home. I’m a bit tired now and would like to rest, so I won’t keep you. Ida, take Marissa and Veronica to the nursery to see the babies, then see them out for me.”
“Sure! Marissa, Ms. Veronica, please follow me.”
Marissa frowned, understanding that Ellinor was still holding a grudge against Theo She sighed and gave up, not forcing her anymore.
She hadn’t seen her great-grandson and great-granddaughter yet and was eager to do so.
Before leaving with Ida, Marissa turned back to Ellinor. “Ellinor, you must take care of your health during postpartum confinement. Don’t catch a cold or let wind in; keep the windows in the ward shut; and don’t eat anything cold, okay?”
Ellinor nodded. “I’ll keep that in mind. Don’t worry.”
Marissa sighed deeply. “Alright, I’ll go see the baby now and come to see you another day.”
Veronica made a face and reluctantly bid Ellinor goodbye. “Ellinor, I’ll help Grandma leave. Remember to follow her advice and take care of yourself. Otherwise, my brother will worry when he comes back.”
Ellinor gave a noncommittal smile. “Mmm.”
Ida then led Marissa and Veronica out of the ward.
Once the ward was quiet, Balfour approached her. “Why don’t you come home with me to properly rest during your postpartum confinement?”
Ellinor’s expression didn’t change. “As I said before, I’m not going anywhere. I’ll stay in the hospital with my babies. Whenever they can be discharged, I’ll leave.”
Understanding his sister’s stubbornness, Balfour gave up and rubbed her cheek. “Alright. I’ll stay with you in the hospital then and have a nurse come take care of you. But it’s not convenient to cook here, so I’ll have the confinement meals prepared at home and brought here.”
Balfour arranged for another nurse. Ellinor didn’t want to accept it but didn’t bother to refuse either, because she knew he wouldn’t listen.
“Thank you.” She replied indifferently, not wanting to chat anymore.
She felt tired and frustrated.
At this point, Bartlett, who had been sitting quietly by the bed, leaned in. “Balfour, where did you find the nurse for Ellinor? I know a very professional one. Do you want me to introduce her to you?”
Balfour looked up at Bartlett, only then noticing his presence. “When did you get here?”
Bartlett chuckled. “I came in just before you did and have been chatting with Ellinor. Balfour, are your eyes just for decoration? How could you miss a big person like
me?”
Despite being friends, Balfour was in no mood for jokes. “Alright. Ellinor needs to rest now. You shouldn’t linger here either. Come, let’s go.”
