The Kiss that Sparked it All

Ellinor, following Byran’s lead, glanced in the direction of the man who had just stepped out of his car. He was dressed in a dark suit, had neatly combed hair, and his handsome features were as prominent as ever He radiated a mature and dangerous allure

She knew she would encounter him here today, but she didn’t expect to see him right off the bat.

Enthusiastically. Byran hopped out of the car. “Theo, you’re early tool

“Hmm” Theo responded coldly, his gaze seemingly sweeping over Ellinor, who was just getting out of the car

Ellinor didn’t meet his gaze, instead, she looked around the Bagley family’s grand courtyard.

Byran said, “Mr. Blanchet my sister is already here, she must be waiting for you! Come on, let’s go in together!”

The Bagley family’s place was buzzing. Guests trickled in, gathering around the sofa to present gifts and their birthday wishes to old Mr. Bagley

Byran handed over his own present, “Happy birthday, Grandpa. This is my gift for you!”

Old Mr. Bagley took a look at the gift Byran presented with a stern yet tender expression, “You’re still a student, why did you spend so much on a gift for me?

emphasized, “Grandpa, I’m not a kid anymore; I’m

you’re still in high school, stop trying to

in the family knew about Byran’s failure to get into college, so he felt both embarrassed and ashamed, not knowing

stepped forward, presenting a rectangular gift box, “Old Mr. Bagley, this is a

Bagley smiled, nodding for a servant to accept the gift,

Blanchet as his eyes filled

must be recovering well after

you for your concern, he’s recovering well. When he returns, I’ll have him

old coot must be bored out of his mind lying in bed all this time. When he gets back, we old geezers

politely agreed and chatted with old Mr. Bagley for a

“Theo, you’re here!”

voice rang out like silver

Patricia emerged from the crowd, looking incredibly gorgeous and sweet.

to Theo, looking up at him with longing in her eyes, “I thought you’d be busy

have much work today” He