The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1001

“Got some company, huh?” Marissa turned to look behind Ellinor, only then noticing Haillie, the Knotts family’s kid, who looked a bit uneasy following

behind Ellinor.

Haillie was no stranger to the elder Blanchets. It was just that Theo was currently running around looking for her, making her a bit antsy around the Blanchet family elders.

“Putnam, Marissa, long time no see. How you guys doing?”

“We’re all good.” Marissa replied with a smile, then told Ellinor, “You guys head on upstairs. I’ll have some food sent up for you.”

“Thanks, grandma.” Ellinor said with a smile, and then she led Haillie upstairs.

Putnam grumbled, “She’s got some nerve, inviting a friend over and heading straight upstairs.

This is her home. Why should she act all formal in her own house? Girls chatting is normal. They don’t need you listening

by Marissa. He just grunted unhappily and

Ellinor and Haillie go upstairs, a bit baffled, and muttered to

on your mind, Veronica? What’s so weird?” Marissa asked, hearing

Haillie are friends. Haillie didn’t use to like Ellinor, and she’s Patricia’s best friend. Patricia has always been at odds with Ellinor because of my brother, so I find it strange how Haillie

of Patricia, Marissa frowned, “Don’t talk nonsense. The Howard family’s girl is not Ellinor’s rival. Your brother never had

just rolled

on your food. Stop daydreaming!” Marissa

“Okay…” Veronica answered.

Upstairs.

she told her to make

lunch Marissa had promised was already set up on a small table in the bedroom.