The Kiss that Sparked it All

Besides, for a long time, she had been copying the habits and preferences of Pearl Howard, who disappeared years ago

She did this to win the affection of Pearl’s family, hoping they would pour all their love for Pearl onto her.

Like Balfour, who treated her like his own sister and spoiled her rotten.

However, the Bagleys werent so easily swayed by her attempt to resemble Pearl.

Patricia was frustrated by this, but she hadn’t given up trying to win over the two old folks from the Bagley family

This was because the Bagleys held a significant position among the rich and powerful families, and they were old friends with the Blanchets. If she could get on their good side, she would have a powerful network backing her, which would help if she were to marry into the Blanchet family.

Thus, she had been trying hard to make the two old Bagleys treat her like their long–lost granddaughter, but she had been unsuccessful all these years

“Old Mr. Bagley”

called out

a middle–aged man in a grey suit who was walking

Bagley’s friendly face instantly turned sour upon seeing the man and he grumpily asked, “What are you doing

came to give

“Take it away! The Bagleys don’t need your stuff!”

He gave the gift to old Mr. Bagley’s servant and instructed, “Add a little of this when you make soup for old Mr. Bagley it’s good for his health, but remember not to add too much Too much won’t be effective”

nodded

gift, the middle–aged man politely said, “I won’t disturb your birthday celebration, Til come see you another

away grumpily, “Get out! Don’t come to wish me a happy birthday, don’t come here at all,

sighed. He seemed used to old

and Patricia

Byran said, “Dad”

said, “Dad, are you