Chapter 765
Patricia turned around, “Ellinor, were you calling me?”
Ellinor replied with a smirk, “If he’s thirsty, I suggest you give him mineral water. Soda isn’t the best thirst quencher, and he isn’t a fan either.”
A flash of annoyance crossed Patricia’s eyes, “Really? Theo just told me he wanted soda! Ellinor, you seem to not know Theo at all.”
Ellinor calmly sipped her juice, Well, suit yourself”
No matter how Patricia tried to provoke or mock her, Ellinor remained composed, making Patricia feel like she was punching cotton. She felt utterly frustrated.
Feeling disgruntled, Patricia picked up the soda and stormed upstairs.
After watching the headstrong Patricia leave, Balfour turned to Ellinor, furrowed his brows, and followed Patricia upstairs.
Once Balfour was out of sight, Bartlett immediately took a seat next to Ellinor.
He picked up a peeled orange from the table and handed it to her, smirking, “Ellinor, have some orange to cool off a bit.”
Ellinor shot him a look, “Mr. Rex, don’t you know? Oranges make you feel hot.”
“Really?” Bartlett’s smile grew wider, “Then have some water. Water always puts out the fire, right?”
Ellinor gave a small smile, “Thanks for your concern, Mr. Rex, but I’m not hot. You, on the other hand, should drink more water to wash away those naughty thoughts of yours.”
Bartlett shrugged and popped a slice of orange into his mouth, his gaze never leaving her, filled with an underlying affection.
Ellinor was getting a bit annoyed by Bartlett’s constant staring. She glanced at him, accidentally meeting his suggestive gaze. It was the first time she’d seen someone eat an orange so seductively.
This man was a real piece of work!
Meanwhile, upstairs.
Patricia returned to the room with the soda, “Theo, are you thirsty? Here, have a drink.”
Theo was sitting on a chair by the bed, looking after a child who was burning up and barely conscious.
Upon hearing Patricia’s words, he glanced at the drink she was offering and coldly replied, “I don’t need it. I don’t like soda. You drink it.”
Patricia’s hand, holding out the drink, froze. She remembered Ellinor’s advice downstairs and felt slightly annoyed.
Since he didn’t want to drink it, she had no choice but to put the drink aside.
“Theo, stay with Baber. His condition has improved.” Patricia said softly, looking at Baber lying quietly on the bed.
Theo asked her, “Did you give him medicine before you came? Why hasn’t his fever gone down?”
Patricia nodded, I’ve given him fever medicine. The doctor said Baber’s fever was due to overthinking and stress. My guess is he was overexcited to see you, which caused his fever.”
A one–year–old child, overthinking? Theo frowned but didn’t say anything. He glanced at his watch.
It was already late. Ellinor must be tired.
“Theo, why don’t you go downstairs and keep Ellinor company? I’ll stay here with Patri and look after the kid.”
Balfour slowly walked in and suggested softly.
