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 softly

middle–aged man in

friendly face instantly turned sour upon seeing the man and he grumpily asked,

said, “It’s your birthday today I came to give you a gift and wish you

Mr. Bagley grumpily said. “Take it away! The Bagleys

servant and instructed, “Add a little of this when you make soup

servant just nodded and took the gift

middle–aged man politely said, “I won’t

me a happy birthday, don’t come here

say anything and just sighed. He seemed used to old Mr. Bagley’s attitude and turned to

this time, Byran and Patricia

Byran said, “Dad”

said, “Dad, are