The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1881

McNeil felt as if he were on the cusp of a revelation. Suddenly he grabbed his son’s arm, “Quick! Which floor were we on just now? Let’s head back up!”

Byran looked at his father, puzzled. “Dad, what’s going on? Did you recognize that little girl? What’s happening?”

McNeil didn’t have time to explain. “For now, just get us back up there! We need to find the room that little girl is in!”

Seeing his father in such a hurry, Byran didn’t ask any further. He stepped back into the elevator and pressed the button for their previous floor.

Once back on the original floor, McNeil quickly stepped out of the elevator. “Byran, which way did you see that little girl go?”

“Over there!”

in that direction, checking each room

was sitting in bed and enjoying a sandwich that her best friend, Bertha

of the night with her heart racing. An intense feeling

daughter. She couldn’t sleep, and she was tormented by the thought that something might have happened to

the sandwich for her just now. Bertha had been wonderful. There hadn’t been any awkwardness between them due to Thaddeus’ arrest. They had cleared the air, and their relationship was as strong as ever.

and eat while it’s still warm! Don’t worry, Ellinor’s a tough cookie. She’ll be fine! You can’t let a nightmare get to you like this. Besides, Ellinor’s not alone. Mr. Blanchet’s with her. Everything’s okay!” Bertha’s concerned voice broke through Marlinie’s thoughts. She forced

wild. It was just a nightmare; it didn’t mean that something had happened

daughter, not imagining the worst. She needed to finish her snack, get some sleep,