The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1079

Ellinor didn’t appreciate Bartlett’s ability to laugh so heartily in such a serious environment. She frowned in disapproval, “You can come in with me, but you’d better tone down the cheerfulness a bit! This isn’t a place to crack jokes willy–nilly!”

Bartlett quickly wiped the smile off his face and nodded, “Gotcha.”

Then Ellinor opened the car door and got out, with Bartlett following closely.

Collin was worried about leaving Ellinor and Mr. Rex together, so he found a spot to park that wouldn’t be in the way and followed them into the monastery.

The place wasn’t exactly bustling, but there were a handful of worshippers around.

Ellinor slowly walked in, taking in the surroundings as she went. It seemed like nothing had changed over the years.

As she entered the main hall, she saw Karan treating a worshipper on one side of the room.

worshipper, “Get your prescription filled and take the medicine on time. Watch your diet; avoid

prescription, thanked

moment before moving forward and

at the newcomer. She simply asked, “What seems to

a deep breath

looked up at her as surprise filled her

face was unchanged, save for a few more lines at the corners of

didn’t have any major emotional outbursts. She just paused a

to smile through teary eyes, “Karan, I’ve been so busy over the years that I haven’t been able to visit you. How

head, “You shouldn’t blame yourself. Ellinor, growing up means leaving the nest to live your own life.

mother, often

certain distance to avoid dependency and too much emotion. Ellinor didn’t

nuns entered to clean the

of them had been at the monastery for a