The Kiss that Sparked it All

Belinda said excitedly, “He must’ve come to see you, but maybe he was too shy to come upstairs. These old-school guys are all the same. Ellinor, should I go and call him up?*

“He’s not welcome here.” After staring down at the street for a few seconds, Ellinor pulled the curtains shut.

Out of sight, out of mind!

Ellinor’s cold attitude made Belinda’s interest wane. She pouted helplessly, then sneakily peeked out of the curtains again, only to find that the street below was empty. Her uncle and his car were gone. Had he left?

Why couldn’t he wait a bit longer to show Ellinor his sincerity?

Ellinor couldn’t be bothered to go back to bed. “Didn’t you say you wanted to eat? Let’s go!”

Belinda nodded, managing a forced smile. “Okay! Let’s go eat together.”

Ellinor came out of her room and naturally took the head seat at the dining table.

With Ellinor present, Belinda didn’t feel as awkward sitting next to Chase.

they

skills were top-notch. Her dishes were delicious and won everyone’s praise, which made her a

started thinking. “Ellinor, when your baby is born, will he or she

served him some vegetables while signaling for him

didn’t think he asked anything inappropriate

glance. “What are

I’m the godfather. Then I’d

and Chase

understand why a mature and independent woman

made things incredibly awkward,

jumped up immediately. “It must be my uncle! He finally

she dashed

at Ellinor to