Chapter 1587
Ellinor stopped and spun around. “What? You want another goodbye kiss?”
Marcus maneuvered his wheelchair closer. “No.”
Ellinor urged him. “Then what? Spit it out! You’re not scared of being discovered anymore?”
Marcus’s eyes were fixed on her. “Who did you have dinner with this afternoon?”
Ellinor blinked in surprise, not expecting him to stop her for such a trivial question. “With Chase, Ida, Bartlett, and the three kids. Apart from the children, I bet you don’t remember the others.”
Marcus’s gaze softened slightly. “So many people?”
Ellinor nodded. “Yes! Did you really think I had a one-on-one date or something?”/
Marcus fell silent.
Indeed, he had thought that way.
“Then who’s the man in your photo?”
Ellinor didn’t hide anything. “Bartlett. He used to be your friend too.”
Marcus felt a sour taste at the mention of the name. “While I was away, did he often seek you out?”
Ellinor felt a surge of guilt. Not that she’d done anything wrong, but she was aware of Bartlett’s feelings for her, yet she still had dinner with him, which didn’t feel right.
Of course, she couldn’t refuse today’s dinner invitation.
Not wanting to keep it from him, she confessed. “Occasionally.”
Marcus seemed to sense something. “If you’re interested in him, then…”
“Shut up!” Ellinor snapped, annoyed because she knew exactly what he was going to say. “I’ve already told you what I think. If I wanted to pursue happiness elsewhere, I would have done so long ago. I wouldn’t be here with the three kids, waiting on you, you jackass! If you dare suggest I go with someone else again, don’t blame me for slapping you!”
Taken aback, Marcus then laughed. “You misunderstood. What I meant was, if my old friend is interested in you, you shouldn’t feel obliged to see him for my sake.”
Ellinor felt embarrassed. “Oh…”
Marcus chuckled. “You don’t mind that I’m disabled, so how can I bear to push you away?”
Ellinor gave a wry smile. “Heh, I’ve been imagining things, haven’t I?”
Marcus moved closer. “If possible, I’d prefer you not to meet him alone.”
Ellinor frowned. “That might be hard.”
Marcus scowled. “Why? You’re not interested in him, are you?”
As a man, he knew men and worried that his old friend might take advantage of Ellinor.
Ellinor explained, “Our company is working on a project with him, so there will inevitably be some interaction. But don’t worry, I know my limits. There will be no unnecessary meals or contacts.”
Marcus nodded. “Good.”
After seeing his grim expression, Ellinor turned back and cupped his face, planting a firm kiss on his other cheek. “I’m glad you’re back. I won’t look at anyone else. Don’t ever ignore my messages again. If you don’t reply, I’ll worry you’ve disappeared again. Theo, I’m really scared. I can’t play this disappearing act game with you. Promise me, you’ll reply.”
Marcus felt a lump in his throat. “I’m sorry; I misunderstood you.”
Ellinor straightened up. “Just don’t misunderstand me again. I can wait for you for three years, so I won’t be easily swayed by other men. You can rest assured that even if you fall for someone else, I won’t. I’m not like you men.” She gave a dry laugh.
