The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1835

At the sound of Marissa’s voice, Ellinor turned to see her grandmother standing in the kitchen, wearing a heartwarming smile. “Ellinor, it’s time for breakfast. I saved some just for you.”

Ellinor nodded and took a seat at the dining table.

Marissa then instructed the house staff to bring the freshly prepared breakfast to her.

Afterwards, the elderly woman took a seat next to her granddaughter-in-law. “Ellinor, dig in.”

The old lady seemed to be in high spirits that day. She was practically glowing with joy. It wasn’t hard to guess that her grandson’s return was the reason for her cheerful demeanor.

“Grandma, why didn’t anyone wake me up this morning?” Ellinor asked while dutifully eating her breakfast.

Marissa was all smiles. “Theo asked us not to disturb you. He wanted you to sleep in a bit. He said you were tired from yesterday. Eat plenty, Ellinor. They say absence makes the heart grow fonder, and you two have been apart for three years. You must have missed each other a lot.”

Ellinor blushed furiously.

Theo could be so annoying sometimes. He made her grandmother believe they had done something they hadn’t. “Grandma, about last night. He and I…”

had slept in different rooms.

could finish.

Ellinor was mortified.

not to explain. The more she said, the worse it would

to step out for a bit. Could you and Veronica

nodded. “You’re going to the office to see Theo,

him up to speed on everything that’s happened at

seemed to understand completely, and she nodded several times. “Don’t worry,

grandmother’s knowing gaze. It was obvious that she was

Ellinor politely excused herself and left.

just the right

and Theo had agreed the previous day to

was more tense and quiet than usual because their

couldn’t slack off or gossip while Mr. Blanchet was present. When Ellinor emerged from the elevator, she was met with the full

was here

their work and