The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1660

Veronica placated Marissa with a few polite remarks before hastily retreating to her room, afraid her unease would give her away.

Once inside, she heaved a sigh of relief. Patting her chest to calm her racing heart, she saw the cell phone on the bedside table blinking. She crossed the room in quick strides to answer the call, “Hello, Moran?”

The man on the other end of the line had a gentle tone. “Why did it take you so long to answer? I called you twice already!”

Veronica blushed, replying, “I was chatting with Ellinor and didn’t have my phone with me. Sorry about that. I should have messaged you!”

Moran lovingly responded, “There’s no need to apologize. Don’t be so formal with me. If you do this again, I might actually get upset!”

Veronica chuckled sweetly, “I see, Moran. I’ll try not to be too formal with you.”

“Hmm, you said you were talking to Ellinor? Isn’t it a bit late for that? Doesn’t she need to put the kids to bed?” Moran asked with concern.

replied, “The kids are already asleep. I went to talk

there been

saw

Didn’t you ask where he’s been for the past three years and why he

get a chance to speak with him and

exclaimed, “What? Amnesia?

life just too hard, Moran? She finally found Theo, and he doesn’t

really is tough

a pinch of discomfort, “Moran, do you still have feelings for Ellinor?”

a bit heavier, “If I still had feelings for her, what would that make us, Veronica?

her head, “No, no… I…I just felt that you still care about her, and

had feelings for her, and I do respect her, but there’s nothing more than that. If I hadn’t moved on, I wouldn’t have pursued you, Veronica. You’re the most important girl to me now. I care about you. That’s the reason why I care about the things that bother you. I hope your family and friends are all doing well, so you can be

a pang in her heart, touched by Moran’s words. “Moran, thank you…”