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.

and take the

thanked Karan gratefully, bowed, and

moment before moving forward

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

a deep

looked up at her as surprise

few more lines at the corners of her eyes, making

a little, then regained her calm. She nodded at

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

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

a mother, often thought of Karan as a

She cared for Ellinor but always maintained a certain distance to avoid dependency and too much emotion. Ellinor

entered to clean the main hall and

been at the monastery for a long time and recognized