The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1557

Balfour gave her a nod. “That’s right. I’ve asked a friend to arrange a time for me to fly over to M State to see her. I came here to ask if you want to come along.”

Without a second thought, Ellinor nodded. “Yes!”

She paused, as if something sprang to mind, and she hesitated.

Balfour noticed her worry and patted her head gently. “Worried about the kids at home?”

Ellinor sighed and nodded. “Taking them along would be inconvenient, but leaving them behind is worrisome. And now…”

She trailed off, but Balfour knew why.

Because that man who disappeared for three years had resurfaced, she feared that she might miss him again if she left.

“If you’re worried, stay here. I’ll go over and take a look. Perhaps she’s not our mother.” Balfour comforted her as he patted her on the head.

regardless of the outcome; she wanted to meet that art teacher.

here instead? I can

his head. “My friend told me that she wouldn’t agree to travel abroad or meet strangers. If we want to

Ellinor frowned. “Then…”

if you’re torn, don’t go. I’ll go first, and no matter the outcome, I’ll bring

for a moment. “Let me think about it. When are you planning to leave for

“Early, tomorrow.”

give you

Balfour nodded. “Alright.”

telling me about this as soon as possible.”

would tell you immediately. Ellinor, when will you stop being so formal with me and start seeing me as

overwhelmed to consider acknowledging

to. You should get going too, Mr. Howard. I’ll call you tonight once I’ve made up

Balfour replied, “Alright, go. I’ll wait for your call.”