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 medicine on time. Watch your diet; avoid

thanked Karan gratefully, bowed,

before

desk and did not look up at the newcomer. She

deep breath

paused in her tidying, then looked up at her as

save for a few more lines at

just paused a little, then regained

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

growing up means leaving the nest to

grew up without a mother, often thought of Karan

always maintained a certain distance to avoid dependency and too much emotion. Ellinor didn’t want to start crying in front of Karan, who had raised her. She took a

clean the

been at the monastery for a long time and