The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 868

Balfour squinted. “So you’re saying Mom might still be alive?”

Ellinor took a deep breath. “I hope so, but I’m not sure I haven’t found any clues about Mom, just some of her paintings that she left behind.” Balfour sighed. Tve been looking for you and Mom all these years. Now that you’re back, I’ll have people keep looking for Mom.”

Ellinor nodded. “Okay, thanks a ton, Mr. Howard. If you find any clues, please let me know”

She was all for more people joining the search for her mother.

In fact, she was really worried that her mom might have been killed after entrusting her to Arnold Mendoza

If Mom didn’t feel danger was imminent, she believed her mom would never have left her in someone else’s care.

Her mom must have had no other choice but to make this decision.

Balfour knew Ellinor must be thinking about their mom after noticing the look of despair on Ellinor’s face.

little sister had been alone without Mom’s

and wanted to give her a big

as her brother yet. The only reason she was sitting here talking to

wouldn’t keep calling him Mr. Howard, making their relationship seem so

He planned to slowly win her acceptance. He

you don’t want to acknowledge me. But could you promise me that you won’t disappear on me again?”

a small smile. I’m with the Blanchet family. You can reach me anytime, Mr. Howard. But please, only contact me if it’s about Mom. The Blanchets don’t exactly roll

up to leave. “I should get going. Theo’s been waiting for me”

would be futile. He

and headed for

retreating figure, wanting to follow but fearing it would upset her

parking lot wasn’t far, so he could still see her from

Ellinor reach Theo that he finally relaxed and picked up his coat, dusting