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.
almost misunderstood, thinking Theo was about
had once told her he could give her anything
belongs only to Patricia, just like the meaning of tulips – the greatest love, the only love, the endless
be reminding her: you’re not needed here, you should leave.
away, furrowed her brows, stunned. What was
Theo
to return today of all
was
www
her phone to call Ellinor, only to be met with a robotic voicemail message: Sorry, the
switched off
already
towering skyscrapers of the
the LED display of the Century Bank skyscraper, the scrolling
building was broadcasting ‘Welcome back,
blue fireworks filled the sky, with countless drones performing in the air, forming
passersby all looked on in envy and curiosity, full
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