Chapter 597
The doctor’s diagnosis put Balfour at ease, and he nodded with a sigh of relief, “Well, that’s good”
Patricia’s eyes twinkled, “Balfour, the doc says my foot ain’t that bad, I wanna go check out Ellinor’s performance, I’m a bit worried about her
Balfour furrowed his eyebrows. “Patri, the doc advised you to stay put and get some rest
Patricia pouted “But I really wanna see Balfour, could you take me there, pretty please?”
Balfour’s brow furrowed even more. “No can do Patri, Ellinor’s performing in your name, if people see you there, it’s gonna stir up trouble”
Patricia was taken aback, she hadn’t forgotten that. But she still wanted to see Ellinor’s performance. If she screwed up and pissed off old Mr. Bagley she could always pop up and prove that it wasn’t her on stage and make up a story about Ellinor pretending to be her to ruin old Mr. Bagley’s birthday bash. That way, she could play the victim and frame Ellinor
“I just wanna peek from afar We can make sure nobody sees us.”
Balfour didn’t budge. “Patri, stop being so stubborn, you need to get treated and rest”
“But bro,” Patricia whined with tears welling up in her eyes.
Balfour was unmoved
Quinton, watching the standoff between Balfour and Patricia, made a suggestion, “Ms. Howard, you should listen to Mr. Howard and rest here. I can stream Ellinor’s performance for you on my phone”
Patricia, while disgruntled, knew that Balfour wouldn’t change his mind and reluctantly accepted Quinton’s proposal, “Alright. I’m counting on you then, Quinton.”
Quinton replied respectfully. “That’s too kind of you, Ms. Howard. It’s no trouble at all.”
Patricia always came across as approachable and understanding in front of others
Therefore, almost everyone who knew her thought she was friendly, like an innocent angel. Quinton was no exception.
Balfour didn’t stop Quinton; he just watched his seemingly well–behaved but increasingly worrisome sister with a complex and seemingly tired expression
Backstage at that moment
Ellinor had finished her makeup and was ready to go.
Haillie looked at her, thinking she looked more sophisticated than Patricia after getting dolled up. She was more jealous and said grumpily. “Ellinor, you better nail your performance, don’t embarrass Patricia!”
Ellinor looked at the arrogant Haillie in the mirror. “I’ve told you, I’m not a singer. You guys insisted on having me take Ms. Howard’s place. If you’re worried about me messing up. I think I’d better not perform”
Haillie was fuming. “Ellinor, you’re all made up now, stop being a dival The show’s already started, if you don’t go on stage now, what about the other performers?”
Ellinor slowly stood up, “But, as I recall, my costume for this performance isn’t the one I’m wearing now”
Haillie scoffed. “That costume’s on Patricia right now, and we only have this one. Just do the performance that goes with this costume.”
Ellinor sighed helplessly. “Well, I guess I have no choice, then. I’ll just have to take Ms. Howard’s place”
She took a deep breath to prepare herself, then reluctantly went on stage.
Seeing Ellinor go on stage, Haillie smirked, eager to see how she’d do.
Excited, Haillie left backstage to watch the performance.
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