After an intimate moment, Ellinor instantly pushed Theo away.
With a heart full of joy, she took the painting from Collin, tucked it under her arm, and walked away. After a few steps, she turned back, winked, and gave Theo a thumbs up, "Mr. Blanchet, thank you! You're looking sharp today!"
Theo gazed at her meaningfully.
So, she only thought he was handsome when she got gifts?
Watching Ellinor trot happily into the yard, Collin couldn't help but smile, "Mr. Blanchet, Ms. Mendoza is quite endearing, isn't she?"
Theo shot Collin a cold look, "Are you still staring?"
Startled, Collin looked away, "Mr. Blanchet, where are you headed next?"
"Work." Theo said.
"Right!" Collin said.
The next day.
While enjoying a nutritious lunch prepared by Marissa, Ellinor received a call from Belinda.
"Ellinor!" Belinda said.
Ellinor didn't have Belinda's number, but she recognized her voice, "How did you get my number?"
"I asked Theo for it!" Belinda said.
Ellinor was even more confused, "How does he have my number?"
"He's your husband. Is it strange that he has your number?" Belinda asked.
"Hmm, fair point!" Ellinor said.
"What are you doing? If you're free, come have a drink with me!" Belinda said.
Ellinor frowned, "Why do you want to drink?"
Belinda's voice was tinged with a reckless drunkenness, "I'm a broken-hearted woman, I need to vent! Come find me. I'm bored alone!"
Just as she hung up, she received a text from Belinda with the address of a bar.
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