The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1462

Ellinor had never heard of this painting before. “How did you come across this painting?”

“In a friend’s house. The ink was still wet when I saw it.”

Ellinor’s eyes narrowed with curiosity. “So you think this painting is an original Lady Lotus?”

Balfour solemnly nodded. “Lady Lotus’ style and handwriting could be imitated, but there’s a quirk she had that not many knew about.”

Ellinor, who had vague memories of her mother, looked at Balfour with interest. “What quirk?”

“When she would paint, her grip on the brush was always proper, but once she started signing it, her hand would relax and rest on the paper, so it often picked up some paint.

And when she signed, the paint on her hand would smear next to her signature, forming a C-shaped mark.

it away. She was afraid to leave a trace, but she’d forget and do it

I’ve bought has that same mark next to the signature. That mark wasn’t wiped away, probably because it was a casual piece she did

point, Quinton, who was in the passenger seat, handed Ellinor a framed painting the size of an A4

have a look.”

took it, and sure enough, she saw the mark Balfour

Her hands trembled.

the fine lines on the side of her hand. If Lady Lotus was still alive, then these

saw solid proof that her mother was still alive.

as her eyes reddened. “Why does your friend have this painting? And the ink hadn’t everydried? Does she know Lady Lotus?” Balfour frowned slightly. “My friend said that the painting was something her art teacher did casually during a home lesson. The teacher had just left when I arrived

“Did you ask your friend to arrange

eyes darkened. “Of

student, and it wasn’t

the first time, Ellinor reached out and grabbed Balfour’s hand. “When your friend contacts you

tried to comfort her. “Of course, that’s