The Kiss that Sparked it All

Belinda grabbed a cucumber from the table and hurled it at him. “What do you mean we’re messing around? Watch your mouth!”

Byran ducked the flying cucumber “Okay! I misspoke. Are you and Chase together?”

Belinda’s face darkened even more. “No!”

Byran furrowed his brows, he was genuinely confused. “Then why are you here helping with the cooking?”

Belinda scoffed. “My aunt is here! Is there a problem with me taking care of her?”

A light bulb went off in Byran’s head. “Oh, so you’re here for Ellinor! Speaking of, how are Ellinor and Theo? Why didn’t she go back to the Blanchet Villa and instead came here?”

Mentioning Ellinor and Theo gave Belinda a headache.

“Their meeting went south. Some conflict happened, and they went their separate ways, so Ellinor came here,”

Theo follow her? He’s been searching for her everywhere;

“I have no idea what happened, but Theo didn’t

a moment and moved closer to Belinda, intending to ask more questions, but was abruptly pulled away by

all you want, but keep your distance! Don’t you know the rules between

uncontrollably. “You’re lecturing me on keeping distance? You’re the one who’s always crossing

said this, Belinda glanced at

not gonna help with the cooking, go watch TV in the living

just jealous! Belinda, let me tell you, Chase isn’t

glare at Byran. “Believe it or not, I can make Ida break up with you

deflated Byran’s arrogance somewhat, and he sauntered

lowered her head

moved to her side and whispered. “I know I’ve messed