The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 965

Ellinor was thrilled that she was finally about to get rid of Balfour at the subway station.

She checked out the traffic on both sides of the street, then stepped onto the sidewalk, deliberately speeding up to shake off Balfour.

Just as she was nearing the other side of the road, a car bolted out of nowhere, heading straight for Ellinor at high speed.

By the time Ellinor noticed the car, it was too late to react. Suddenly, a tall figure lunged at her, shielding her behind him.

Balfour, while protecting her, also made sure not to squash her belly. So when they fell together, he purposely twisted, letting Ellinor land on

him.

Then, the sound of screeching brakes and Balfour’s muffled grunt echoed; luckily, nothing worse happened.

first noticed the hit-and-run car. It was

she looked down at Balfour beneath her, getting up and asking. “Mr. Howard, are you okay?”

not to check on himself but to comfortingly pat Ellinor’s head, “I’m okay. You can’t be this careless in

dusty but still only concerned about her, a warm feeling welled up within Ellinor,

help. He stood up but

she was, Ellinor immediately caught on and

simply shook his head, “It’s fine, as long as you’re

at a loss for words.

about his foot. He limped a few steps, flagged down a taxi, and then turned to Ellinor, “Get in; I’ll take you to the Blanchet villa

him, nodded, and got in.

in, Balfour gave the driver the address of the Blanchet villa.

“Sir, can you take

at her in surprise, “I’m okay; there’s no need

frowned, staring ahead, “Better safe than sorry. I don’t