The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 287

She said bluntly, "I don't want to get tangled up in your messy love life with Ms. Howard, nor do I want to be blamed for busting up your relationship."

Theo got her point, but it only pissed him off more. "Ellinor, did you even ask me? Just assuming things are how you think they are?"

Ellinor kept her calm. "I don't want to ask, and you don't need to rush to explain to me. It might give people the wrong idea...that you have feelings for me..."

Theo narrowed his eyes, suddenly reaching out to twist her face towards his. "Who's around to get the wrong idea?"

Ellinor stayed silent.

Theo grabbed a napkin, gently wiping some food grease from her mouth. "Who's getting the wrong idea, huh?"

Ellinor frowned, pushing his hand away. "Exactly, I'm the one getting the wrong idea! If you keep acting all flirty, anyone would overthink it!"

Theo grabbed her chin again, twisting her face towards him and leaning in closer. "What if there's no misunderstanding, and I'm acting this way because I like you?"

Ellinor was taken aback. "Don't joke like that; it's not funny!"

She hated people who just casually threw around the word 'like'.

Just yesterday, Theo confessed his feelings for Patricia so openly, and now he's saying he likes her.

Does he think she's some kind of fool?

Theo gazed at her eyes, filled with a hint of resentment, "You're right; I’m not acting like myself anymore. I never thought I'd be so affected by a girl."

Who? Who affected him? Ellinor felt innocent and wanted to argue, "You're the one..."

He touched her lips coldly, "Don't talk; just listen."

She stayed silent, quietly watching him.

He looked at her seriously and sincerely, "I once said that I could give you anything but love. Because in my past life plan, there was no room for a woman. It was your appearance that changed my life plan. I've only ever been with you. That night, it wasn't just the toxin; it was also... I already had feelings for you."

Ellinor's heart fluttered, and she looked at him doubtfully, "...are you messing with me?"

She still didn't believe it, even after all he'd said.

Theo laughed helplessly. "Stop making me angry. Let me get a good night's sleep!"

He let go of her and leaned back on the couch, closing his eyes and looking utterly drained.

Seeing him so worn out, Ellinor felt a pang of sympathy.

She knew this man had great power and influence. He could have anything he wanted. He didn't need her to take care of him.

But she still got up and took a blanket from the hospital bed, covering him with it.

Ellinor looked at his face as she was tucking him in, taking a good long look. She thought to herself: he's really handsome!

She was so close to him that when Theo suddenly opened his eyes, she jumped back, "Theo, you're not asleep?"