Ida sighed deeply. "I get it; I didn't see this coming either; he's such a stubborn kid. Ellinor, I know Byran is your half-brother. Don't worry, I won't hurt him. When he's had enough, I'll stop contacting him."
Ellinor felt a headache coming on as she massaged her temples. "Ida, you're such a dunce! I'm worried for you! He's young and rich, so there will always be girls around him. What harm could he get? I'm afraid you'll get hurt."
Ida laughed. "Ellinor, you're overthinking! Do you really think I'd get hurt by a kid like Byran? Once he's over the thrill, I'll have grown tired too."
Ellinor gave a bitter smile. "I hope so."
Before every relationship started, everyone thought they were in control and that they wouldn't be the ones getting hurt.
But usually, the one who fell in love first was also the first to move on, leaving the other one more deeply hurt.
After her relationship with Theo, Ellinor lost all confidence in love.
So she didn't think Ida could easily break it off with Byran.
Up till now, Ida didn't feel any deep attachment to Byran. She was just enjoying the ride. Her biggest worry was Ellinor getting upset.
"By the way! Ellinor, why did you call directly today? Aren't you afraid the Blanchets might listen in? Is something up?"
Over the phone, Ellinor's eyes dimmed. "Nothing urgent; I just wanted to chat. As for the Blanchets, there’s no need to hide from them."
Ida sensed something. "What happened? You got discovered at the ribbon-cutting ceremony today?"
Ellinor shook her head. "Not at the ceremony, but Theo found out where I'm living now."
Hearing this made Ida sit up straight. "What? He found you? Ellinor, are you okay? Did Theo give you any trouble?"
Ellinor sighed. "No, he didn't do anything and just left."
Ida relaxed but was puzzled. "He just left without doing anything? Ellinor, what's Theo up to? He went through all that trouble just to find you and then did nothing?"
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