This shameless man had no sense of decorum. It was early in the morning, so if anyone saw Bartlett in Ellinor's room, they would definitely get the wrong idea.
No amount of explaining would clear things up!
But now that Theo was back, she had to wait for him to finish his shower.
Ellinor furrowed her brow, "I'm sorry. I'm a bit busy right now, Mr. Rex. Why don't you go have breakfast by yourself?"
Due to the great soundproofing at the Howard’s Mountain Villa, Bartlett hadn't heard anything from the bathroom, but he wasn't planning on backing down from inviting Ellinor. Just as he was about to speak again.
"Baber! What do you want with her? Come on out!" Xenia's voice suddenly rang out, cutting off Bartlett.
Ellinor heard it too, and she and Bartlett both looked towards the door.
Because Bartlett had come in earlier, Ellinor hadn't closed the door to avoid any misunderstandings.
Now, they saw a little head poking in through the door crack, looking at her expectantly and cautiously.
It was Baber.
Just as Ellinor was about to go talk to Baber, Xenia, who was trailing behind Baber, pushed the door open and pulled Baber out.
"I've told you, don't go to strangers! Why won't you listen?"
Baber frowned in annoyance and kept repeating, "Ellinor... Ellinor is not a stranger..."
After hearing him say this, Xenia got even angrier, "What do you mean she's not a stranger? I'm telling you that everyone besides your mother and me is a stranger to you! They all mean you harm; don't you dare go with them! Understand?"
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