Chapter 257
A slim girl, all dolled up, hopped out, surrounded by a flutter of colorful butterflies.
She excitedly leaped into Theo’s arms, snuggling into his embrace “Theo, I’m back. Thanks for everything you’ve prepared for me I
love it, and I’m really touched!”
Ellinor stood by the side, wearing a deadpan expression as she watched them
That fleeting moment of nervousness and fluttering heart now seemed rather ridiculous.
Patricia was back.
Today, every tulip in Pearl Moon was there to welcome Patricia’s return.
And Theo had wanted her here, probably to let her know his Patricia was back. He wanted her to be prepared and be careful with her words and actions to avoid causing any misunderstandings with Patricia. That must be it, right?
So, that’s it. She got it now.
was about to confess his feelings to
her he could give her anything except love.
just like the meaning of tulips – the greatest love, the only love, the endless love.
be reminding her: you’re not
her brows, stunned. What was
was Theo doing?
choose to return
where was
www
call Ellinor, only to be met with a robotic voicemail message: Sorry,
switched off
had already
fell, the towering skyscrapers of the bustling The Bund in Greenhaven lit up.
display of the Century Bank skyscraper, the scrolling message read. “I
the neighboring building was broadcasting ‘Welcome back,
with countless drones performing in the air,
the river, tourists snapping pictures, and random passersby all looked on in
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