The Kiss that Sparked it All

Byran sighed. “My grandma has Alzheimer’s; she often mistakes people”

Ellinor nodded. “I get it.”

Just then, old Mrs. Bagley, who had walked off, turned back and looked at Ellinor, asking, “Marlinie, what do you fancy for dinner tonight?”

Ellinor, with mixed feelings, thought for a moment and replied with a smile, “Just what I usually love”

Old Mrs. Bagley laughed with tears welling up in her eyes, “Alright! Alright.”

Old Mr. Bagley also turned back and gave Ellinor a deep look, then assisted old Mrs. Bagley upstairs for her medication.

Byran, a little exasperated, continued to explain to Ellinor, “After my father’s ex–wife went missing, my grandma gol Alzheimer’s. It’s up and down, she didn’t scare you just now, did she?*

Ellinor shook her head, “I’m fine.”

is

back. His gaze was complex as he studied

bit of surprise at his father’s return, Byran replied, “Dad, she’s a friend and also

Howard senior looked at Ellinor, and Ellinor looked back at

I’m Ellinor, currently

nodded slightly. “Mhm, hello.”

took another deep look at Ellinor. Her aura reminded him of his ex–wife Marlinie; no wonder old Mrs.

reminded him more of his long–lost daughter,

had a distinctive mole

how could she be Pearl? After all these years, no one in the world could locate Pearl; how

just instructed Byran a bit before leaving the Bagley

Ellinor smiled faintly.