Chapter 1220


    Chapter 1220


    In the restaurant.


    Ellinor and Theo took their seats after being led by the restaurant manager.


    Since she had been pregnant for eight months now, Ellinor’s belly had be quiterge.


    Despite the waiter pulling out the chair for her, the space between the chair and table seemed a bit


    cramped for a pregnant woman. She attempted to sit down, but found it ufortable. Consequently,


    she reached out to pull the chair back a bit further.


    However, before her hand even touched the chair, Theo’s long arm extended. His big handnded on


    the chair’s back before hers did, pulling her chair back another few inches.


    Ellinor paused for a moment and looked up at Theo. Although she didn’t feel any affection for him, she


    politely muttered, “Thank you.”


    Without giving her another nce or response, Theo withdrew his hand, elegantly walked to the chair


    opposite her, and sat down.


    Just the day before, the two sat across a dining table, having a meal.


    Yesterday, she wore the mask that Bartlett brought her, believing she appeared wless and ate


    comfortably.


    But today was different. She was facing Theo as Ellinor; it was not as easy to pretend that nothing was


    going on.


    Not wanting to make too much eye contact with Theo, Ellinor turned her head to look outside the


    restaurant, “Where’s Belinda?”


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    She was sure she saw Belinda enter the restaurant with her, but now she couldn’t see her anywhere


    near their table.


    Theo’s eyes flickered, and his tone seemed sarcastic. “What? Does being alone with me make you


    ufortable?”


    Theo’s straightforward question annoyed Ellinor; she red at him andughed. “No, I’m just hungry


    and want to order. How can we order if everyone’s not here?”


    Theo’s gaze was like a piercing knife. His expression was nd, but the coldness in his eyes sent chills


    down her spine.


    He mocked her. “Ms. Mendoza, when did you be so proper? It’s very unlike you. If you want to


    order, we can order now.”


    With that, he raised his hand to summon the waiter, who was waiting not far away.


    “Mr. nchet, please take a look at the menu.” The waiter respectfully handed over the menu.


    Theo took the menu, and without showing it to Ellinor, he ordered a few dishes, all her past favorites.


    After ordering, he looked up at her. “I almost forgot; Ms. Mendoza’s taste must have changed. Is there


    anything else you want to add?”


    Ellinor fell silent.


    She felt like there was a hidden meaning in what Theo said.


    But anyway, she didn’te here today just for a meal. “Nothing else.”


    Theo withdrew his gaze and handed the menu back to the waiter. “Bring these dishes first; we’ll add


    more when everyone’s here.”


    “Okay, Mr. nchet.” The waiter respectfully took the menu and left.


    Once again, it was just Ellinor facing Theo. She felt a bit suffocated, feeling Theo’s gaze sweeping over


    her all the time.


    Theo picked up a ss of water from the table, took a sip, squinted his eyes, and watched her. “Ms.


    Mendoza, you seem to have been doing very well these past six months. You look healthier.”


    Ellinor responded with a sarcastic smile. “Really? Thanks for thepliment. What else could I do?


    Treat myself poorly?”


    Theo was expressionless and spoke in a t tone. “Hmm, what are your ns for the future?”