The Kiss that Sparked it All

Elinor looked at him, blinked, seemed a little embarrassed, and then responded softly

Theo was now in a clean, tidy suit, presumably the clothes that Collin had just brought him

Elinor thought for a moment, then lowered her head and said, “Uh, all of my clothes are ruined. Can you ask someone to bring me a couple of clean clothes?”

Theo looked around at the scattered torn clothes in the room, remembering the night before His eyes narrowed slightly revealing a satisfied smile

He handed her a shopping bag and said, “These are just some random clothes Collin picked up at the mall. If they don’t fit, just make do, and we’ll swap them when we get

home”

Elinor took the bag and said, “Thanks”

Then she turned and went into the bathroom After freshening up, she changed into the new clothes.

It was a very simple dress. It was a bit big, but it fit well enough.

after changing, Theo was smoking by the window Elinor looked at his back and said softly. I have

eyebrows slightly furrowed. He exhaled a puff of smoke and then commanded,

stopping half a meter away

around, sitting on the windowsill, and put out his

puzzled. “What should

you think? How should a woman address

awkwardly, “Can you stop

actually think

Mendoza was so

by not shortchanging her, but she didn’t

last night wasn’t forced, nor was she confused. Although she felt a bit helpless, she was clear–headed and willing. She was just helping him out, she didn’t consider herself anything, nor did she expect to

up to her. His fingers gently

aback and instinctively tried to step back,

last night, she was no longer scared by

Elinor asked him, “Are