The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1424

After hearing Ellinor’s response, Veronica toned down her voice. “But…”

Ellinor didn’t want to be persuaded. She made her intentions clear. “I won’t be going back with you, nor will I go to the Howard family’s home. I’ll stay in the hospital. If you want to see me or the babies, you’re welcome anytime.”

Marissa’s eyebrows were knit in worry, but she still wanted to take her home. “Ellinor…”

Ellinor softened her tone towards the elder lady. “Grandma, you don’t need to say anything more. Until Theo returns, I won’t be going to your home. I’m a bit tired now and would like to rest, so I won’t keep you. Ida, take Marissa and Veronica to the nursery to see the babies, then see them out for me.”

“Sure! Marissa, Ms. Veronica, please follow me.”

against Theo She sighed and gave up, not forcing her anymore.

hadn’t seen her great–grandson and great–granddaughter yet and was eager

Ida, Marissa turned back to Ellinor. “Ellinor, you must take care of your health during postpartum confinement. Don’t catch a cold or let wind

nodded. “I’ll keep that in

baby now and come to see you another

leave. Remember to follow her advice and take care of yourself. Otherwise, my brother will worry when he comes

a noncommittal smile. “Mmm.”

led Marissa and Veronica out of the

quiet, Balfour approached her. “Why don’t you come home with me to properly rest during your postpartum confinement?”

I’ll stay in the hospital with my babies. Whenever

stay with you in the hospital then and have a nurse come take care of you. But it’s not convenient to cook here, so I’ll have the confinement meals prepared at home and

for another nurse. Ellinor didn’t want to accept it but didn’t bother to refuse either, because she