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.

her and Theo hadn’t been cleared up yet. She didn’t want to throw a spanner in the works.

between the Blanchets and the Howards was an old story. If the Blanchets knew she was a Howard child, they might not agree to her

anymore.

“Ellinor, don’t be so naive. How could a grown man be nice to a girl for no

the Blanchet

was taken aback. “Theo agreed? That guy’s got some nerve. How could he let his wife stay in another man’s house?

He’s met Mr. Howard. Don’t worry, there’s absolutely nothing between

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

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

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

“Yes,

was overjoyed. “That’s fantastic! Now that you two have made up, I can rest easy. By the way,