The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1407

Veronica looked puzzled and asked, “That’s bizarre. I’m stumped too. Ellinor, how on earth did you wind up with the Howards? And Balfour seems to be treating you pretty well too. Does he have some fishy ideas? Is he trying to worm his way in while you and my brother are at odds?”

Marissa echoed her granddaughter’s concerns and also looked wary. She was worried her precious granddaughter-in-law would be snatched away by the Howards. “Ellinor, is it really like that? Does that Howard guy have some shady intentions towards you?”

Ellinor gave a wry smile. “Marissa, it’s not what you’re imagining. Mr. Howard doesn’t have those kinds of thoughts about me.”

She wasn’t ready to tell them about her relationship with the Howards.

Staying with the Howards was just a stopgap. She didn’t plan to acknowledge any kinship with them for real.

Furthermore, the misunderstanding between her and Theo hadn’t been cleared up yet. She didn’t want to throw a spanner in the works.

an old story. If the Blanchets knew she was a Howard child, they might not agree to her marriage

anymore.

a girl for no reason? I believe he’s got dishonorable intentions or sees some use in you. I think it’s better if you come

she still couldn’t go back to the Blanchet Villa yet. “Marissa, you’re overthinking. Actually, Theo agreed

in another man’s house? If he weren’t my own grandson, I’d

a dry laugh. “Marissa, Theo thinks I’m safer here. He’s met Mr. Howard. Don’t worry, there’s absolutely nothing between Mr. Howard

you to leave, but I want you

to make a vow, Ellinor quickly covered her mouth. “Marissa, I’ve already forgiven him. When he comes back from abroad, I’ll go back with him, so don’t

up with surprise. “Ellinor, are

“Yes, I’m

Now that you two have made up, I can rest

crept up Ellinor’s cheeks. “He