The Kiss that Sparked it All

Ellinor just ignored her and continued on her way

Haillie, stomping her heels in annoyance, caught up and tried to stop her, “Ellinor, you can’t have Theo, and you can’t have Balfour either! With your poor background, the best you can hope for is to marry some rich guy from a small town. Don’t be under any illusion that one day you could marry into a wealthy family! Can you get real and stop eyeing me and Patricia’s boyfriends?”

Without hesitation, Ellinor nodded, “Sure, I promise. Can you move now?”

Haillie was taken aback, feeling like she had thrown a punch into thin air. “Ellinor, what’s with your attitude?”

“I agreed to your request, aren’t you satisfied?”

“Haillie, Ellinor, what are you guys arguing about?”

voice

turned towards the source

clothes and heavy

aren’t you about to perform for old Mr. Bagley? Why are you here?”

I’m so nervous. I wanted to go to the bathroom before going on stage. I heard your voice when I came out, so I

performance, so she said, “Patricia, it’s nothing. We were not arguing.

perform on stage now! This is the gift I’ve prepared for my grandfather, and I’ve been practicing for a long time! Ellinor, how do you like my

looked at her and smiled slightly,

had always loved acting, so she should

of joy. “Ellinor, let’s go! I’m about to go on stage now. Would you