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.

hadn’t been cleared up yet. She didn’t want to throw

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 reason? I believe he’s got

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

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

dry laugh. “Marissa, Theo thinks I’m safer here. He’s met Mr. Howard. Don’t worry, there’s absolutely nothing between

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. I swear. If

covered her mouth. “Marissa, I’ve already forgiven him.

was covered, but her eyes lit up with surprise. “Ellinor,

nodded. “Yes,

Now that you two have made up, I can rest