It wasn't Ellinor, nor was it Theo.
It was Devin who couldn't help but crack up.
Never in his years had he seen a woman so inconspicuous yet brimming with confidence. Clearing his throat to suppress his laughter, Devin excused himself, "Pardon me! I need to check on dinner..."
Theo fixed his gaze and gave Sheila a once-over, "What makes you think you can hold a candle to Ellinor? Your character, knowledge, or appearance, which one of them is worth a strand of Mrs. Blanchet's hair?"
His words stung Sheila's pride. She knew Ellinor's beauty was enviable, but she didn't think she fell short either. After all, she was an actress, wasn't she?
What gave Theo the right to look down on her?
And that Ellinor was always in plain clothes and looked like a country bumpkin!
Tracy stepped in, confronting Theo, "Mr. Blanchet, how could you go back on your word? The first time we met, you sent someone to our home, saying you wanted to marry our daughter. That's why we threw that party! But you didn't show up, leaving us to lose face in front of our friends and relatives. You can't just shirk your responsibilities!"
"Do the Mendozas only have one daughter? Didn’t you wonder if all my intentions were for Ellinor from the start?"
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