The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1320

Byran rubbed his head, which was still hurting from Balfour’s smack, but he was still curious. “What’s up with Theo?”

Balfour’s expression was serious. “When we go in, don’t mention what Sophia said earlier in front of Ellinor, and don’t bring up Theo!”

Balfour avoided his question, and Byran couldn’t shake off the feeling that something was off.

Were Ida and her brother hiding the same thing from Ellinor?

When the two brothers walked in, Ellinor had finished her lunch and was idly scrolling through her phone on the couch..

“Ellinor.” Balfour called her softly.

Ellinor looked up at him, feeling a bit surprised. “Why are you home so early today?”

Balfour sat next to her and smiled. “There’s not much going on at the company this afternoon, so I figured I’d come home and keep you company.”

Ellinor replied indifferently, “Don’t bother. I’m fine by myself; I don’t need company.”

anymore. He had grown accustomed to it.

was standing behind Balfour, and asked casually, “Did that

“Uh-huh, she’s

“Did she say she needed anything from me?”

bit guilty and received a subtle glare from Balfour. He quickly shook his head. “No! I think she was just looking

much. What good could come

she noticed the money she transferred to Theo still hadn’t

frowned as she looked at the transfer.

this guy be

again and wrote, “Please accept.

while, he still hadn’t accepted

a heaviness in her chest; it was an indescribable discomfort.

thought for a moment and then asked Balfour, “Do you know what Theo has

this question. His smile now a bit

well. He was afraid Ellinor had caught on to

nothing to do with him. But I want to pay him for the painting. I don’t want to owe him anything. He’s refusing to accept the money I transferred.”