The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1830

When Veronica got the news, she was out on a date with her boyfriend, Moran.

Upon receiving the call from home, she rushed back immediately, bringing Moran along. After bursting through the door, she excitedly threw her arms around Ellinor. “Ellinor! Ellinor! My brother’s back, right? Is it true?”

Ellinor was almost knocked off balance by Veronica’s enthusiasm. She steadied herself before responding, “Yes, it’s true.”

Tears of joy spilled from Veronica’s eyes. “He’s really back! Where is he? Where’s my brother?”

“He’s taking a shower.” Ellinor replied. “Let me go; I can barely breathe. You’ll see him soon.”

Realizing she was gripping Ellinor too tightly, Veronica quickly released Ellinor. “I’m sorry, Ellinor. I’m just… I’m just so overwhelmed!”

Her excitement was so palpable that she almost fell backwards. Fortunately, Moran was there to catch her.

After steadying Veronica, Moran turned to Ellinor with an embarrassed smile. “Sorry, Ellinor. She doesn’t know her own strength.”

considering Veronica as part of his family.

okay, I’m used to it. Moran, why don’t you take her to the living room? I’ll go to

politely and led Veronica into

of them were dishes that Veronica’s brother, Theo, used to love. She then

hot chocolate for Moran

Moran was sitting there. Veronica was nowhere

took a seat on the couch next to Moran,

helplessly. “She couldn’t wait. She rushed upstairs to find

nodded, understanding Veronica’s impatience.

hot chocolate from the housekeeper and turned to Ellinor. “Ellinor, congratulations on

Theo settles his affairs,

blushed slightly and scratched his head in embarrassment. “I’ll need your help in convincing Theo. I’m afraid

a sip of her hot chocolate

and dressed. He stood at the top of the stairs, observing Moran and Ellinor’s conversation from above. A tinge of jealousy flashed across his eyes

to her. He wrapped an arm around her, basically ignoring Moran

taken aback by his sudden