The Kiss that Sparked it All

Patricia turned around, “Ellinor, were you calling me?”

Ellinor replied with a smirk, “If he’s thirsty, I suggest you give him mineral water. Soda isn’t the best thirst–quencher, and he isn’t a fan either.”

A flash of annoyance crossed Patricia’s eyes, “Really? Theo just told me he wanted soda! Ellinor, you seem to not know Theo at all

Ellinor calmly sipped her juice, Well, suit yourself.”

No matter how Patricia tried to provoke or mock her, Ellinor remained composed, making Patricia feel like she was punching cotton. She felt utterly frustrated.

Feeling disgruntled, Patricia picked up the soda and stormed upstairs.

After watching the headstrong Patricia leave, Balfour turned to Ellinor, furrowed his brows, and followed Patricia upstairs.

Once Balfour was out of sight, Bartlett immediately took a seat next to Ellinor.

handed it to her, smirking, “Ellinor, have some

Rex, don’t you know? Oranges

“Then have some water. Water always

a small smile, “Thanks for your concern, Mr. Rex, but I’m not hot. You, on the other hand, should drink more water to wash

a slice of orange into his mouth, his gaze never

getting a bit annoyed by Bartlett’s constant staring. She glanced at him, accidentally meeting his suggestive gaze.

man was a real piece of

Meanwhile, upstairs.

the room with the soda, “Theo, are you thirsty?

by the bed, looking after a child who was burning up and

hearing Patricia’s words, he glanced at the drink she was offering and coldly replied, “I don’t

hand, holding out the drink, froze. She remembered Ellinor’s

want to drink it, she had no choice but to