Married To The Blind Heir (by Tessa Galvin) novel Chapter 25

Chapter 25

“But…” Eliana couldn’t help glancing back toward Theodore’s room, worried that the terrifying monster might suddenly

come out.

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Noticing her unease, Anthony said casually, “You probably haven’t realized—since Theodore lost his sight, he hasn’t stepped out of that room.”

He gave her a quick wink. “So this will be our little secret.”

Eliana thought, ‘Our little secret?‘

Something about the way he said it felt strange. What confused her even more was how Anthony managed to act like such a kind, doting brother when Theodore clearly hated him.

Eliana didn’t quite know how to politely turn down his offer. After thinking for a second, she said, “Mr. Russell, how about you just guide me from the side? I’ll handle the actual cooking.”

Anthony looked at her for a long moment. “Eliana, do you care that much about what Theodore thinks?”

“Yes.” Eliana nodded. She thought, ‘Of course I do. I’m literally counting on taking care of him to cash in later.

“Alright then.” Anthony let out a lazy laugh and stepped aside.

With his guidance, Eliana barely even needed to check Samuel’s recipe. Once she’d finished plating the dish, she couldn’t help but ask, “Mr. Russell, how are you so good at this?”

“I picked it up little by little back then, trying to win Theodore over,” Anthony replied.

Eliana froze for a moment. That wasn’t what she expected to hear.

sted

Anthony chuckled again, “Too bad he’s never once my cooking. But tonight, I guess he finally will–through you.”

Eliana, who’d never felt much warmth from family in her life, suddenly didn’t know what to say. She pondered, ‘If everything Anthony just said is true, then he’s kind of pitiful too. Just like me!

Inside the room, Theodore was mid–meal when he suddenly frowned. Eliana had been way too quiet since she got back.

“Eliana?” he called out.

“Yeah?” she replied, but even her response came a beat late.

Theodore pressed his lips together. “What are you thinking about?”

She answered, “Nothing.”

He suddenly felt irritated. If only he could still see, he’d know right away if she was lying.

He set down his plate and utensils, staying completely still as he waited for her to say something.

Sure enough, Eliana got flustered. “You’re done already? There’s still so much left.” And all of it had been paid for with her paycheck.

Theodore smirked as his mood improved, “I can’t finish it on my own. You eat with me.”

Eliana said, “Better not. I should probably go downstairs for a while, or people will say I’m getting too full of myself.”

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Chapter 25

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