The Kiss that Sparked it All

Balfour arched an eyebrow “It’s so late, and you still haven’t had breakfast?”

Ellinor was hungry, so she took a bite of her sandwich before responding. “Yeah, I had a bit of a breakfast hiccup today, and now I finally managed to grab a bite. I assume you’ve eaten by now, Mr Howard, so I won’t bother offering you some”

Balfour didn’t care whether or not the Blanchet family included him in their breakfast plans. He was not there for a meal

“Given your current state. Is having breakfast this late and eating just a sandwich enough for you?”

Ellinor shrugged it off. “Today’s an exception, and III be having lunch soon.

Balfour checked his watch. “It’s about two hours before lunch. You plan to stay hungry till then?”

Ellinor waved her sandwich. “I’m not starving. I’m eating!”

Balfour frowned, looking at the Blanchet family’s butler, and spoke with a displeased tone. “Is this how you guys take care of her?”

not understanding why Balfour was upsel, but he explained politely anyway.

Howard, it’s not what you think. We have fresh ingredients delivered every day, and we prepare a hearty breakfast for her. It’s just that she didn’t make it in time for breakfast

at the sandwich in Ellinor’s hand, his dissatisfaction evident. “So, do

ingredients. It’s just that we have fresh veggies and meat delivered daily.

stood up, “Bring out the flour

“Sure, Mr. Howard, just a

wondering if

rolled up his shirt sleeves, and

baffled. Mr. Howard was suddenly cooking in their kitchen? What was going on?

had one of his staff call Mr. Blanchet to update him on

in the kitchen, Ellinor leaned curiously on the kitchen door, watching him as

never took you for

before he said, “I’m not great at it. Just when I was a kid, my little sister used to make me play cocking games