Theo grunted a response, "When did you get back?"
Bartlett stepped forward, grinning from ear to ear, "About a week ago. My return was quite rushed, I haven't even had a chance to catch up with you and Jonah yet!"
Theo replied, "No rush, whenever you have time."
Bartlett chuckled, "Theo, we actually bumped into each other at the Twilight Bar last time, but you seemed pretty occupied so I didn't bother you."
"Really?" Theo's face was expressionless, but a hint of chill flickered in his eyes.
Indeed, they had crossed paths at the Twilight Bar.
That night, Ellinor lost a game at the Twilight Bar and was punished to kiss a guy. The guy she was supposed to choose was Bartlett.
Bartlett continued, "Theo, I heard you got hitched recently. Looks like I missed out on the wedding feast!"
A smirk tugged at Theo's lips, "My wife and I can treat you to a meal another day."
Bartlett paused for a second, then smiled, "Sounds good, I'll be looking forward to it!"
Just then, Collin rushed in saying, "Mr. Blanchet, Ms. Mendoza isn't feeling well. For some reason, she suddenly started having a nosebleed!"
Theo furrowed his brows and quickly headed towards the restroom...
Bartlett followed.
In the restroom.
Ellinor was bent over the sink washing her nose, the water in the white basin was tinged with red.
After washing up, she stuffed tissue into her nostrils to stop the bleeding.
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