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

immediately headed in that direction, checking each room in search.

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

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

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

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,

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.

just a nightmare; it didn’t mean that something had happened

worst. She needed to finish