The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 885

“Theo, you’re off work so early today?” Ellinor asked casually, without the usual formalities one would use with strangers,

“I finished my meeting and had nothing else to do, so I came to get you.” Theo reached over to tuck a stray hair behind her ear and huffed, “You’ve been eating spicy food behind my back again, haven’t you?”

Ellinor pouted, “I just can’t resist!”

Moran watched this exchange with a sinking heart. He had no idea that Ellinor, the woman he had been crushing on, was already married.

He had thought that if he could just better himself and wait until after graduation, he could pour his heart out to her.

But now, she was someone else’s wile.

down, he laughed awkwardly, “Ellinor, when did

moment,

and Theo were not really married then. They were just business partners.

so they might as well

see…” Moran’s heart sank. He didn’t chatter on about the funny story he

leave, but saying it out loud felt

having me. I’ll treat you and some other classmates next time. I need

to Veronica, “Veronica, you’ve had enough to eat, right? Why don’t you go help Moran with the flyers?” Veronica was taken aback. She looked at Ellinor, then at Moran, who was about to leave, and her face turned bright

trouble

grinned, “No problem! She’s been trying to lose weight recently; a walk with you will help her digest the food she just ate.” Veronica looked at Ellinor in confusion, but once she understood what Ellinor

not fat; why do you need to lose weight? Having the boy you liked tell