The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 38

Ellinor stepped over the shattered porcelain on the ground and walked up to Arnold. “What’s up with Dad? Why’s he madder than a wet hen?”

Sheila stood off to the side, arms crossed, and said in a mocking tone, “Got the nerve to ask, do ya? You know damn well what you did!” Ellinor shot Sheila an indifferent look. “I’ve done a ton of things, so which one are you harping about?”

Arnold’s face was gloomy, and he angrily questioned, “Tell me, you said you found a job and were moving out. What kind of job did you find?”

Ellinor was at a loss for words because she couldn’t exactly put her current job into simple terms.

wife of some big–shot CEO to help him deal with his family.

was that?

prestigious university, working as a bar hostess! Where’s your dignity, Ellinor? Are you trying to make me sick with worry?”

bar hostess? Ellinor frowned

photo down on the table. It was of her and Belinda

really edgy clothes, and had too much to drink. It was easy to mistake her for something she

with Belinda, was

at Sheila. “Dad, did

smirked arrogantly. “So

mediate. “Ellinor, don’t blame your sister. She just wants you to straighten up. Working as a bar hostess might be quick money, but it’s beneath you! Oh, Ellinor, how

saw Tracy’s feigned heartbroken expression. “Straighten up? I think the

Sheila.”

you implying, Ellinor? I’m not the one