Chapter 55


    Chapter 55


    Bartlett suddenly bent down, leaning in close to her ear, and whispered, “If you like it, I can gift it to you


    as a wedding present at our wedding”


    Ellinor slightly lifted theers of her mouth, her eyes revealing disdain, and didn’t respond to his joke


    She was contemting how to persuade Bartlett to sell her the three paintings when all of a sudden,


    she felt a wave of difort rising from the pit of her stomach!


    Ellinor knitted her brows, her face turning pale.


    “What’s wrong” Bartlett noticed her difort and asked in a low voice.


    Ellinor’s forehead was dotted with sweat and her lips were slightly pale T…I suddenly feel unwell…”


    Bartlett looked worried. “The air conditioning in the gallery is pretty intense. Did you catch a cold?”


    “Maybe!” Ellinor gritted her teeth, her body trembling slightly


    Bartlett took off his coat and draped it over her, saying softly. “I’ll take you to the lounge to rest. It’s


    warmer there because the air conditioning is off”


    “Okay, thanks” Ellinor was unsteady on her feet and had to ept Bartlett’s assistance.


    In the shadows, Byran captured the entire scene on his phone, sneering, “A man and a woman


    sneaking off to an empty lounge in the middle of the day, who would believe they’re not up to


    something!”


    Byran had caught Ellinor’s weak spot and immediately sent the gallery’s location to Veronica!


    Inside the lounge


    Ellinor’s face was growing paler, her body weak.


    Bartlett brought her a ss of water, “How do you feel? Do you need me to take you to the hospital?”


    Ellinor clutching her stomach, slowly shook her head, “No, I’ll be fine after resting here for a bit. You


    don’t need to worry about me, go join your friends


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    Bartlett didn’t leave but sat nearby, watching her with concern. “Are you really scared of hospitals?”


    Ellinor was taken aback and didn’t deny it.


    It didn’t feel great to have a stranger see through her


    She really hated hospitals. As a child, she got sick and her mother took her to the hospital for an IV.


    When she woke up, her mother was gone.


    She stayed in the hospital alone for seven days, each day filled with unease.


    Later, her father, Arnold Mendoza, appeared, told her that her mother had passed away, and took her


    home from the hospital.


    Seeing her mood, Bartlett didn’t probe further, “My private doctor is on his way. You should lie down


    and rest. When the doctor arrives. I’ll call you.”


    “Thank you Ellinor was feeling too unwell to resist, so shey down on the lounge’s small bed, curling


    up in an attempt to alleviate the pain in her abdomen.


    She was covered with Bartlett’s coat, andter, Bartlett ordered someone to bring a nket to cover


    her with


    Meanwhile


    “Veronica, why did you bring me to a gallery? I don’t like looking at paintings. There’s soup simmering


    at home. I’m waiting for Ellinor toe back and have it!”


    Veronica, supporting Marissa nchet, walked into the gallery and smiled, “Grandma, you’ll see


    Ellinoronce you go in.”


    Marissa was a bit puzzled. “Veronica, are you saying Ellinor is here too?”


    Veronica chuckled and nodded


    The gallery staff recognized Marissa and politely ushered her in.


    Veronica led Marissa into the gallery and ran into Byran, who unhesitatingly led Marissa to the lounge.


    Ignoring the gallery staff’s attempts to stop him, Byran kicked open the lounge door and saw Ellinor,


    weak and leaning against Bartlett.


    Marissa had been a bit confused, but was instantly shocked after seeing what was happening in the


    lounge. “Ellinor?! What…what are you doing“”