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.

“Get your prescription filled and take the

the prescription, thanked Karan gratefully, bowed, and

a moment before

and did not look up at the newcomer. She simply asked, “What seems

deep breath

paused in her tidying, then looked up at her

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

major emotional outbursts. She just paused a little, then regained her calm.

through teary eyes, “Karan, I’ve been so busy over the years that

“You shouldn’t blame yourself. Ellinor, growing up means leaving the nest to live your own life. This place shouldn’t be what you

without a mother, often thought of Karan as a maternal

for excessive affection. She cared for Ellinor but always maintained a certain distance to avoid dependency and too much emotion. Ellinor didn’t want to

nuns entered to clean the main

the monastery for a