The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 453

Ellinor, not in the mood to explain, retorted, “Mr. Howard, seems like you’re fine with Patricia marrying into the Blanchet family, that’s had beef with yours before?” Balfour’s expression screamed helplessness as he answered, “From a family perspective, I obviously wouldn’t want them together because I’d be roasted by the elders. But Patricia is head over heels for Theo; she can’t go on without him I can only do my best to protect her wishes and ensure her happiness. I won’t allow anybody to threaten Patricia’s happiness and safety, and I won’t be polite about it either Ms. Mendoza, I hope you get that.”

Ellinor looked at Balfour, a slight smile tugging at her lips. “Alright, I got it Patricia is lucky to have a brother like you”

Balfour didn’t care if Ellinor’s praise was genuine or fake, he just hoped she understood to steer clear of Theo and not mess with Patricia and Theo’s relationship

His love for Patricia included the feelings he had for missing Pearl Howard, two forms of affection wrapped into one.

Not being able to protect his mother and Pearl fifteen years ago was a lifelong regret.

So he couldn’t stomach Patricia suffering any form of harm.

Especially Ellinor, who always seemed to hurt Patricia. He couldn’t stand her.

bookshelf, her position was different than when

she was standing by Balfour’s desk, and from that

a casual glance, she saw a photo in a frame

She was instantly frozen.

of a beaming woman holding a toddler girl, with a boy around ten standing beside

the photo

woman’s features were strikingly similar to Ellinor’s memory

her dreams and memories, the fuzzy shadow

raced and her

shot Ellinor a warning look, then followed her gaze to the photo frame on his

may leave now! Quinton, show our guest

“Yes!”

in response, he gave Ellinor a look, then reported an urgent matter to Balfour, “Mr. Howard, there’s a problem with our