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.

“The kids are already asleep. I went to talk to her about

Has there

I saw

the past three years and why he hasn’t

frustration, “No, the circumstances didn’t allow for it. I didn’t get a chance

“What?

too hard, Moran? She finally found Theo,

is tough for

Veronica felt a pinch of discomfort,

again, his voice was a bit heavier, “If I still had

still care about her,

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

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