The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1759

Ellinor flashed a smile and reached out to pinch Veronica’s cheek. “Okay, Veronica,” she soothed, “I’ll remember to share some of my worries with you next time.”

But Veronica wasn’t fooled. She knew Ellinor was just humoring her. Despite her fierce independence and stubbornness, which were qualities Veronica admired, she also recognized that they were Ellinor’s greatest weaknesses. It was heartbreaking to see her carry such heavy burdens alone.

Veronica sighed longingly as she wished for her brother to magically appear. He was the only one who could spoil Ellinor and take some of those burdens off her shoulders.

“Ellinor.” She began, her voice laced with worry. “What do you think he’s doing right now?”

“It’s late; he’s probably asleep by now.” Ellinor squinted at her as she replied.

Veronica huffed. “Asleep? Lucky him. All the pressure has been on you for the past three years.”

need to get the kids bathed and to bed. And remember, don’t wake Grandma and Grandpa.”

upstairs, Ellinor was left alone. She gazed out the window at the

the kids ready for

to help Adrian, she noticed her phone lighting up. After reaching for it, she saw that it was

thudded in her chest as she tried to decrypt the message.

“Not

irritation. She quickly typed back,

came through. “Who did you go to

he wouldn’t have been able to sleep without knowing, but she was a bit puzzled by his question. Hadn’t she video-called him

she texted back, “Just me.”

pause before he replied, “Just you, with three

“What’s wrong