The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1407

Veronica looked puzzled and asked, “That’s bizarre. I’m stumped too. Ellinor, how on earth did you wind up with the Howards? And Balfour seems to be treating you pretty well too. Does he have some fishy ideas? Is he trying to worm his way in while you and my brother are at odds?”

Marissa echoed her granddaughter’s concerns and also looked wary. She was worried her precious granddaughter-in-law would be snatched away by the Howards. “Ellinor, is it really like that? Does that Howard guy have some shady intentions towards you?”

Ellinor gave a wry smile. “Marissa, it’s not what you’re imagining. Mr. Howard doesn’t have those kinds of thoughts about me.”

She wasn’t ready to tell them about her relationship with the Howards.

Staying with the Howards was just a stopgap. She didn’t plan to acknowledge any kinship with them for real.

up yet. She didn’t want

old story. If the Blanchets knew she was a Howard child, they might not agree to her marriage

anymore.

be nice to a girl for no reason? I

but she still couldn’t go back to the Blanchet Villa yet. “Marissa, you’re overthinking. Actually, Theo agreed to me staying here!”

let his wife stay in another man’s house? If he weren’t my own grandson, I’d say he deserves

“Marissa, Theo thinks I’m safer here. He’s met Mr. Howard. Don’t worry, there’s absolutely nothing between Mr. Howard and me like you’re

can’t force you to leave, but I want you to take care of yourself. Also, I hope you’ll give Theo

that Marissa was about to make a vow, Ellinor quickly covered her mouth. “Marissa, I’ve already forgiven

was covered, but her eyes lit up with surprise. “Ellinor, are you serious? You’re planning to make up

nodded. “Yes, I’m serious.”

I can rest easy. By the way, does Theo know