The Kiss that Sparked it All

Frowning Bryan retorted. “Yes, you are! We have the same father; you are my sister”

After reaching the bottom of the stairs, Ellinor brushed off Bryan’s hand and headed towards the dining room.

ough she didn’t dislike Bryan, she couldn’t forget that he was the son of the woman who had hurt her mother. She couldn’t sincerely treat him like a little brother. Bryan chuckled sarcastically. He followed her and was about to say something when he saw a tall figure emerging from the kitchen, holding a plate of food.

It wasn’t their chef, nor their nanny, but Balfour.

Bryan was gobsmacked. “Balfour, you… you’re actually cooking?!”

Balfour ignored him and instead spoke gently to Ellinor. “Ellinor, come. Sit down for breakfast.”

Without any formalities, Ellinor sat down.

out his phone and snapped several photos

frowned and looked at Bryan sternly. “What

his phone and stood tall. “Nothing! I’ve just never seen you this industrious before,

placing the breakfast he’d prepared in

was a hearty breakfast of fried

fork and knife, Ellinor glanced at the clock. “Mr. Howard, aren’t

but he replied gently. “There’s nothing important

Ellinor replied offhandedly,

whispering in her ear. “He’s doing all this for you. He’s always punctual for work, no matter what. He’s even cooking breakfast for you. ve never been treated like

but she acted as if she hadn’t and just focused on

then he heard Balfour’s impatient voice. “Go eat your food and