Tristan nodded, understanding the predicament that Ellinor found herself in. He could only empathize.
Ellinor desperately wished for Tristan to be by her side in times like these. However, the current situation didn't allow for it. She couldn't bear Tristan’s sorrowful gaze as he watched everyone else have fun.
“Alright, it's too noisy around here to hear you clearly. Let's talk later. Bye now!” She gingerly said to Marcus.
With that, the man's phone screen went blank. The video call was over.
Marcus stared at the screen in disbelief. She hung up just like that? Did she ever clarify whether she was with Bartlett or not?!
At this point, Tristan tugged gently at the hem of his father's shirt, whispering, “Dad, I think Sophia is back.”
Snapping back to reality, Marcus sat back down in his wheelchair and deleted all records of his interaction with Ellinor from his phone.
When Sophia entered the room, she only noticed Marcus looking for comfortable clothes in the wardrobe for Tristan.
She was too preoccupied with her problems to notice anything unusual about Marcus.
“Marcus, you must be hungry, right? Can I order some room service for you and Tristan? I'm too tired to cook tonight.”
Marcus just nodded. “Sure. You should rest if you're tired. We can eat whatever.”
Sophia absentmindedly agreed. “Alright. I'll have some food sent up.”
Marcus picked out a tank top and shorts for Tristan to leisurely wear at home.
After Tristan left to change, Marcus maneuvered his wheelchair out of the room. He found Sophia alone, looking exceptionally weary as she sat on the couch.
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