The Kiss that Sparked it All

Veronica grumbled with a hint of displeasure, “Well, you got what you wanted, so why the long face?”

Ellinor glanced at the mess in the room, “Before I had you do these chores, it was you who started the fight, trying to get me to do them. Feeling the pinch now, huh? You should know better than to force people to do things they don’t liker

Veronica’s resolve seemed to waver, but her pride wouldn’t let her admit her mistake, “You. Don’t lecture me Who do you think you are?”

Ellinor calmly asked, “How old are you this year?”

Veronica glanced at her, “Twenty–one, so what?”

“Hmm, you’re a year older than me, yet you’re at home waiting for others to do everything. Usually, people your age are starting internships or working”

Veronica shrugged it off, “I don’t want to go out and work like the rest of the world, I’m not short of money!”

“True, you’re well off, so there’s no need to worry about your future livelihood. But if one day you meet someone you like, what do you think he’ll

Veronica fell silent.

liked, the boy she wrote a love letter to before, but he didn’t

you rather your future partner be with you for your wealth or because he loves your kindness, independence, and unique charisma? Which kind of

Veronica stayed silent.

like Patricia, who comes from an equally wealthy family, right? In theory, Patricia’s family is much better off than mine, and she’s

pondered for a moment. “It’s because you’re

all day. When you fall for a guy, you devote all your energy and even sacrifice yourself for

with my own aspirations and lots of other things to do. I won’t revolve my life around