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 throw a spanner in

If the Blanchets knew she was a Howard child, they might not agree to her marriage with Theo

anymore.

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 or sees some use in you. I think it’s better if you come home with me.”

the Blanchet Villa yet. “Marissa, you’re overthinking.

could he let his wife stay in another man’s house? If he weren’t my own grandson,

Theo thinks I’m safer here. He’s met Mr. Howard.

that Ellinor had no plans to go back with them. She could only sigh in regret. “Ellinor, if you want to stay here, I can’t force you 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 and Sophia.

a vow, Ellinor quickly covered her mouth. “Marissa, I’ve already forgiven him. When

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

“Yes,

I can rest easy. By the