Byran's steadfast heart began to waver for Patricia's happiness. "But, I feel like Theo's feelings towards Ellinor seem..."
Patricia guessed what he was about to say, not wanting to hear him out, she lightly interrupted him:
"I know, Theo is indeed treating Ellinor well now since he did marry her after all, he can't just ignore her. This is at least what the elders of the Blanchet family expect. And besides, Theo is a responsible man. Even if he doesn't have feelings for Ellinor, he wouldn't abandon her."
Byran frowned, "That's not it... I think Theo's attitude towards Ellinor is a bit different, even better than towards you..."
Patricia interrupted him again: "That's just him pretending to be affectionate, so he doesn't blow his cover in front of the Blanchet family elders. His care, gentleness, and protection towards Ellinor are all because she is his wife in name only, not because he has personal feelings for her! Theo told me, this marriage is just to appease his family elders. Once Putnam Blanchet's health stabilizes, he will end this sham marriage. And besides, a cold-hearted guy like Theo couldn't possibly fall for another woman in just over a month. I know Theo best, he wouldn't!"
After hearing this, Byran felt Patricia made sense. Theo wouldn't be someone to easily fall in love with someone else!
He thought for a moment, looking at Patricia's pained expression from love, he finally gave in, "Alright! For you, I'll go apologize to the Blanchet family tomorrow and take all the blame..."
"Byran!" Patricia, was so moved that she burst into tears, hugged Byran tightly, "Good boy, I know you love me the most! Don't worry, I'll definitely find out how those things got into your computer and who framed you. I'll clear your name!"
Byran nodded firmly.
Patricia finished crying, got up and wiped her tears, then pushed all the snacks she brought to Byran, "Byran, these are all your favorite snacks. Have some, don't starve yourself, it'll break my heart!"
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