The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1733

“Hop in the company car, Bartlett. You can fetch your own ride later.”

Bartlett raised an eyebrow. “Why? Isn’t it more convenient if I drive?”

Ellinor explained, “We’re both going for a site inspection. Taking the company car is more appropriate. It avoids any misunderstandings.”

Bartlett frowned. “Ellinor, aren’t you being a bit too cautious?”

Without further explanation, Ellinor headed straight for the company minivan. Bartlett reluctantly shrugged and followed suit.

Bright and early, Sophia started preparing breakfast for Marcus. She was trying to make amends for upsetting him the previous day. She hoped her efforts would lighten his mood.

made oatmeal and boiled eggs and sauted a plate

breakfast and remained silent at

an egg for Marcus. “Once we’re done eating, let’s take a stroll with Tristan. My father will wrap up his work soon, and we’ll

before accepting the egg.

to please him. “What’s wrong, Marcus? Don’t you want to go back to M

looked back at her with a detached gaze. “Even if I don’t want to go

taken aback by his blunt response. “Uh… Marcus, why wouldn’t you want to go back to M State? Our

hummed dismissively. “Home? Everywhere feels like a cage to me. I

blaming

lowered his head to sip his water.

With your legs in their current condition, I can’t help but worry. I’m only trying to look