The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1037

“Theo.” She called out softly as she slowly walked towards him.

Theo turned his head towards her, silently putting out his cigarette.

Ellinor fixed her beautiful eyes on him, “Why are you hiding out here smoking alone? Aren’t you going to check on your grandma?”

Theo squinted slightly, and with his expression unchanged, he simply asked, “How’s Grandma?”

“She’s awake; she had some food; she’ll be fine.”

Theo nodded slightly, his voice indifferent, “That’s good.”

by his demeanor and frowned, “Theo, am I disturbing your smoke?

her but didn’t

for a while, but he didn’t say anything, making her feel a bit upset, “Sorry,

she turned around, ready to

do you find

behind her; his tone was low,

halted; it took her a while to

“Scaring me, do you

as she tried to explain, “Theo, I texted you from the ER; you didn’t check. I also

still don’t see your mistake, do you?

uncomfortable, “…When did I

into his arms, holding her tightly, “Right! Some little shit is after my life!”

mix of anger and guilt, “I just thought if I didn’t deal with Patricia, she’d keep causing me trouble. If I exposed her once and for

purposely