The Kiss that Sparked it All

Ellinor bobbed her head again, “I want to hit the sack.”

Theo didn’t say anything else and just lightly wrapped his arm around her shoulders, “Alright, let’s go then.”

Ellinor knitted her brows, “We? You’re not going either?”

Theo looked down at her, “Without you, who’s gonna foot the bill? Why would I go?”

After hearing this, Ellinor shot him a glare, “I can give you the money, and you can pay!”

Theo said gravely. “No need. If you’re not going, I don’t fancy hanging around with those guys. I’m afraid you might make a run for it.”

Ellinor couldn’t stand his manipulation, and she suddenly felt he was kind of sneaky.

“Fine! I’ll go with you! Happy now?”

Theo gave her a slight smile, and he whispered in her ear, “I know you’re tired. We’ll just go for a bit, have a few drinks, and head back. Hopefully you can have a proper rest tonight; no more burning the midnight oil.”

Ellinor’s face instantly turned beet-red.

say to Ellinor? She’s blushing so much that her

with a poker face, “Kids shouldn’t eavesdrop on grown-ups, don’t be so nosy.”

was at a loss for words.

had pushed her and pouted, “I’m not a kid! What’s wrong

At Pearl Moon.

Jonah, Balfour, Kemp, and Bartlett were already there,

they entered, everyone turned their heads in unison.

his glass. “The stars of the

at Ellinor, his gaze filled with warmth and love.

side, and

a man of her age who was gentle and caring to

ended up with this old man.

always a man of few words. He clinked glasses with Bartlett sitting next to him.

smile tugging at the comer of his lips. He took a silent sip of his liquor, which tasted just as bitter.

walked up, “Let