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

was that? An actress?

even angrier. “Still trying to pull the wool over my eyes? A graduate from a prestigious university, working as a bar hostess! Where’s your dignity, Ellinor? Are you trying to

Ellinor frowned

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

a breakup, wore really edgy clothes, and had too much to drink. It was easy to mistake her for something she wasn’t, which was why those

Ellinor, being with Belinda,

the photo, then at Sheila. “Dad,

arrogantly. “So

this moment, their mother, Tracy, came over, trying to mediate. “Ellinor, don’t blame your sister. She just wants you to

up?

Sheila.”

the hell are you implying, Ellinor? I’m not the one