Byran explained to Haillie about the time Ellinor saved him at Pearl Moon.
Haillie still couldn't wrap her head around it, "So, you're betraying your own sister just because Ellinor helped you win a game?"
Byran shook his head, "No, of course not! I wouldn't betray you. I just think Ellinor isn't a bad person."
"Byran, you disappoint me!" Haillie stood up and hobbled out of the room.
Byran was left alone, frowning and deep in thought.
...
Under a parasol.
Ellinor was sitting on Theo's lap, and he was applying medicine to her ear.
The doctor stood nearby, nervously holding a bottle of medicine.
Theo's long fingers held a cotton swab, which he dipped in medication and gently applied to Ellinor's bruised earlobe. He then took her hand and gently wiped the rash on her palm.
Ellinor felt a bit itchy and tried to pull her hand back.
Theo sternly said, "Don't move!"
Ellinor was extremely reluctant but felt helpless. After all, Theo was just trying to help, and if she firmly refused, people would think she was ungrateful.
Most importantly, she couldn't resist Theo. He was too strong, and she couldn't break free. So, she had to endure the itch and let him apply the medicine.
After the medication was applied, Theo took an allergy pill from the doctor and handed it to her along with a cup of water.
Ellinor frowned, "Theo, I don't need medicine. This rash will go away on its own in a couple of days."
Theo frowned and said, "You need to take this!"
"..."
Ellinor was not used to being controlled like this and was unhappy. So, she angrily swallowed the pills and washed them down with a big gulp of water.
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