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!”

gotten his answer, McNeil immediately headed in that direction, checking each room in

and enjoying a sandwich that her best

with her heart racing. An intense feeling of unease lingered, and she couldn’t shake off the worry for

dare reach out to her daughter. She couldn’t sleep, and she was tormented by the

any awkwardness between them due to Thaddeus’ arrest. They had cleared the air, and their relationship was as strong as ever.

daydreaming 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 a smile

was just a nightmare; it didn’t mean that something had happened to Pearl!

She needed to finish her snack, get some sleep, and call Pearl in the