Chapter 248
Theo sauntered in giving his phone back to Byran. His gaze never left Ellinor. He moved to her side, tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ear as if she were a child “Even if we don’t see eye to eye, we can still respect each other and live in peace”
Ellinor was taken aback.
She grinned unwittingly Did he hear that? Would he get mad?
Haillie was equally shocked by Theo’s words. She struggled to accept it but didn’t dare to show it. She could only awkwardly explain, “Theo, I was just joking with Ellinor!” Theo casually shifted to stand beside Ellinor, casting an icy glance at Haillie “If the joke isn’t funny, it can hurt”
Haillie forced a smile. “Theo, I’m sorry. I just thought that girls like Ellinor, who grew up in the countryside, are usually innocent and kind, that’s why I was joking. Ellinor, are
you mad?”
Ellinor raised an eyebrow. If she got mad now, wouldn’t she be seen as petty?
She was about to respond when Theo lifted his arm around her shoulder, giving it a light squeeze as if to silence her.
With a poker face. Theo said, “Indeed, my wife grew up in the countryside. Her innocence, kindness, and lack of fussiness are her strengths. But these are no excuses for others to bully her”
Upon being addressed, Ellinor blinked and turned to face him.
Haillie hurriedly explained, “Theol You misunderstood, why would I bully Ellinor? She just fixed my foot, I haven’t even thanked her yet! She’s amazing! She cured my foot. using traditional medicine. That’s why I can walk now. I was just marveling at how strong and capable girls like Ellinor, who grew up in the countryside, are. Unlike me, so delicate, can’t do a thing! Of course, I suggested she adjust her values to match ours to avoid future conflicts between you two.”
“No need.” Theo replied
He turned to Ellinor, giving her a faint smile. “My wife doesn’t need to change anything It’s me who should be more humble. Right, darling?”
Ellinor looked at Theo, puzzled. Why was he talking to her like this? She felt uneasy…
Haillie’s smile vanished, her eyes filled with hatred as if all the bitterness wanted to burst out, all aimed at Ellinor, the girl she had looked down on!
Theo gently stroked Ellinor’s cheek, his voice softer. “Didn’t Collin say he would take you home first? Why are you still here?”
Ellinor lowered her eyes, “Oh, I’ll leave now.
She turned, slipping from Theo’s arm, “Collin, we can go now.”
Collin finally got the hint, glancing at Theo’s expression before responding, “Yes, Ellinor”
Suddenly, Ellinor stopped in her tracks.
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