The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 68

On the stage, Yvette, the honor student from the Music Department of Creston University, was giving her graduation speech with her father by her side

Overwhelmed by the memories of their four years in college, they were both on the verge of tears.

“Man, Yvette’s dad looks so young! And so handsome!”

“Yvette is the most beautiful girl in our Creston University, no wonder with those good genes from her parents!

“Wow, Yvette’s dad just said he’s going to donate three pianos to the music department! He’s loaded”

Im so jealous of Yvette’s life! She comes from a wealthy family, her parents adore her, she’s pretty, and she’s academically excellent tool

With her vanity fully stoked from all the compliments and envy pouring in from her classinates, Yvette stepped down from the podium with her head held high

Backstage, she spotted Ellinor, waiting for her turn to take the stage.

By tradition, the last to go on stage was usually the most important person.

dare to protest as it was

approach Ellinor and feigned surprise, ‘Ellinor, you came

Ellinor nodded, “Yep”

on a sympathetic face, “I heard from some classmates that you’re an illegitimate child who was sent to live in the countryside. You had to work really hard to get into the city for school! It must’ve been really tough for you, being sent away at such a young age! Poor thing! I guess that’s why you work so hard, because you don’t have parents to depend on! Luckily, I don’t have to work as

you plan to rely

just have to be so prickly! Well, my dad was right, people who are pitiable often have

Ellinor left Yvette on the spot and

and her teachers, reminisced about her college

woman on the stage, makeup–free, exudes calmness and confidence. Her humorous graduation speech was quite infectious, making the audience

at the same time.

from the previous speakers, which only moved

among the

as the top student, I really like her graduation

of the most beautiful girls in our school, albeit with a less privileged background compared

the Math Department is the true genius here,

talented, isn’t she still just an illegitimate child? Did you guys notice? She came alone today, no parents to accompany