Theo wrapped up his call, only to find Ellinor had walked in. “Not interested in the fireworks anymore? Don’t like them?*

Ellinor took a seat beside him, casually saying. “No matter how beautiful the fireworks are, they’re fleeting. Even the most stunning scenery can get tiresome after a while I don’t feel like watching anymore”

Theo squinted at her and pulled her into his arms. “Feeling down? Why the pessimism?”

He had been on the phone for quite a while, and Ellinor was slightly upset. “Did the person who saved your life want something from you again?”

Theo told her honestly, “The kid is sick. She asked me to come over.”

Ellinor scoffed, “Then why aren’t you there yet?”

Noticing her imitation, Theo explained, “I’ve already sent someone with a doctor. I’m no medic, what’s the point of me going?”

Ellinor retorted, “Who said you can’t heal?”

eyebrow, “Oh? What

replied, “Ms. Howard’s heartache! She gets

hair, “I know this is on me. But I

heartbeat.

and I want an honest answer.”

head and spoke in a soft tone,

strong hand. “In your heart, am

Howard, when did you get

was interrupted by the surprised voices of the

to see Patricia rushing in with a sickly child, “Theo! Where’s Theo?”

but not

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