The Kiss that Sparked it All

Old Mrs. Bagley’s eyes were filled with defiance as she shook her head vigorously. I want to find Marlinie She’s not Marine Hearing this, old Mr. Bagley was all knotty browed, clueless on how to respond What brought about this sudden change in old Mrs Barey? Despite earning the trust of old Mr. Bagley, Patricia was now facing rejection from old Mrs Bagley She couldn’t help but feel a twinge of guilt

She looked up and shot her bestie Haillie a pleading look, mimicking a puzzled expression, hoping her friend could help her dodge this bullet

Seeing Patricias SOS, Haillie immediately jumped to her defense. “Old Mrs Bagley, she is Martinie! No doubt about it!

She’s the girl who just performed on stage, only now in a new outfit and makeup, that’s probably why you didn’t recognize her

She just changed because the’s about to perform another act Old Mrs Bagley don’t freak out Just chill a bit and take another look, okay?

The old Mr. Bagley was also trying to pacify old Mrs Bagley, saying, “Yeah, Take another look, and this is exactly the girl you were just demanding to see. How can you not recognize Marline?

Hearing everyone say this, old Mrs. Bagley, guided by old Mr. Bagley and Haillie, took another look at Patricia. She stared at her intently, starting to waver, “You are

Marlinie?

a wink, signaling

being the sly for she was, knew what the old man was up to, he wanted her to play along

suited her just fine!

daughter, the Bagley family would be another powerful ally

her eyes even turning red. She tentatively held old Mrs. Bagley’s hand, while gently saying. Yes, it’s me! I’m

“Marlinie

seemed to be transported back to the days when her daughter was still by her side. Tears instantly

shoulder, a satisfied smile playing on her lips.

Bagley felt a pang of sadness but also a relief. It was a good thing that Patricia was accepted by old Mrs. Bagley