She looked at Belinda's delicate face. She was a real looker, but not the sharpest tool in the shed.
"You're great, just not his cup of tea."
Belinda blinked, "Huh? So what's his type then?"
Ellinor said, "You don't need to worry about what he's into. You don't need to try to charm him anymore because me and Theo are a thing now."
Belinda looked surprised, "Ellinor! You and Theo are back together? When did this happen?"
Ellinor nodded, glanced at the time, then towards the Blanchet Corporation's front door, "Yesterday."
Belinda said, "So it's just been a day? But making up is a good thing. I can breathe easy for now; otherwise, I was worried Theo might fall into depression."
Ellinor responded, "You might be exaggerating how fragile Theo is. Even if we didn't make up, he's a grown man. He wouldn't wallow in self-pity."
Belinda said earnestly, "He would! He really would. Ellinor, Theo cares about you a lot; trust me. Without you, he'd be depressed. So, promise me you won't leave him again."
Ellinor still thought Belinda was overdoing it. She propped her cheek on her arm on the table, gazing at the Blanchet Building, lost in thought.
She didn't doubt her place in Theo's heart, but sometimes she felt puzzled.
Their first encounter was dramatic and discordant; she never imagined they'd end up in a romantic relationship.
Belinda suddenly leaned in closer, "Um... Ellinor, since you and Theo are back together, could you maybe help me out?"
Ellinor snapped back to reality, turning to look at Belinda, "Help with what?"
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