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.

the misunderstanding between her and Theo hadn’t been cleared up yet. She didn’t want to

was an old story. If the Blanchets knew she was a Howard

anymore.

held Ellinor’s hand and whispered, “Ellinor, don’t be so naive. How could a grown man be nice to a girl for no reason? I believe he’s got dishonorable intentions

meant well, but she still couldn’t go back to the Blanchet Villa yet. “Marissa, you’re

another man’s house? If he weren’t my own

out a dry laugh. “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 worrying

to leave, but I want you to take care of yourself. Also, I hope you’ll give Theo another chance; he really cares about you. There’s absolutely nothing between him

quickly covered her mouth. “Marissa, I’ve already forgiven him. When he comes back from

eyes lit up with surprise. “Ellinor, are you serious? You’re planning to make up with Theo?”

“Yes,

“That’s fantastic! Now that you two have made up, I can rest easy.