The Kiss that Sparked it All

At this point, he could hardly dare call Ellinor his sister, worried it would trigger her wrath again, “…I’ll remind you again when it’s dinner time.”

Ellinor responded politely, “Alright! Thanks a bunch, Mr. Howard. I’m gonna take a break now, so could you please leave?”

Balfour gave her a deep look, then turned around. He picked up the broken music box and walked out, carefully closing the door behind him. The moment he stepped out of the room, Balfour felt the presence of Patricia, who was sneaking peeks from around the corner.

He frowned, walked up to her, and asked sternly, “Why are you still hanging around here? Aren’t you supposed to be watching the kid?”

Seeing Balfour approaching, Patricia meant to hide but couldn’t find a suitable spot, so she was caught red-handed.

Busted, Patricia tried to play it cool, “Balfour, I was worried you might lose your temper with Ellinor because of the broken music box, so I didn’t leave…

Balfour looked grave and said, “I won’t lose my temper at her; mind your own business and go watch the kid!”

Patricia frowned and asked again, “Balfour, why did you come out alone? Where’s Ellinor?”

a break inside. Don’t go in there and bother her!”

blurted, “Balfour, you let Ellinor rest in that room? That’s Pearl’s

a few seconds before saying, ‘She saved Grandpa’s life; she deserves the best hospitality from the Howard family; and

odd even after hearing his explanation.

Ellinor was definitely

a number on his phone, “Quinton, I’m on

of hanging up, Quinton

ordered sternly, “Quinton, stand guard here. Ms. Mendoza

obedience, “Yes, Mr. Howard!”

broken music box, “Get this fixed! And there are some glass shards in the

music box and nodded