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?”

gentle voice interrupted

and Haillie both turned towards the source

saw Patricia dressed in gorgeous clothes and heavy makeup, almost absolutely

perform for old Mr. Bagley? Why are you here?”

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

Patricia before her performance, so she said, “Patricia, it’s nothing. We were not arguing. You should focus on your

Ellinor, “Ellinor, I’m going to perform on stage now! This is the gift I’ve prepared for my grandfather, and

her and smiled

had always loved acting, so she should be good at singing too.

go! I’m about