The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 518

The bedroom door creaked open and out sauntered a plump cat.

The chubby furball must’ve thought its master was home, so it came out, only to find a strange man standing in the living room. Its fur bristled instantly, and it lunged at the stranger like a ferocious little tiger.

Theo looked at the cat with icy indifference, utterly unfazed by its threat.

Ellinor came out of the kitchen with a glass of water, finding her cat’s intimidation of Theo somewhat amusing, but she didn’t laugh out loud.

“Come here, don’t attack the guest.”

“Meow.”

Hearing its master’s voice, the fat cat immediately became friendly and rubbed against her feet.

and placed the freshly poured water on the table,

that, she turned around and stepped over the cat

out of her dress first, moving around in a gown

Ellinor reemerged in comfy

room couch, holding the glass of water, while the

sipped his water emotionlessly as he eyed

Mr. Blanchet. My cat

cat

noise from the TV eased the awkward silence as she wondered when he would

a swig. Theo asked,

Ellinor’s face, “He might still be at work.”

his eyes, “What does he do? How could he still not be home

him, “Mr. Blanchet, don’t you think you’re being