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.

was to pretend to be the wife of some big–shot CEO to help him deal with

was that? An actress?

over my eyes? A graduate from a prestigious university, working as a bar hostess! Where’s your

hostess? Ellinor

a photo down on the table. It was of her

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

being with Belinda, was guilty by association.

at Sheila. “Dad, did Sheila give you this photo?”

didn’t panic and just smirked arrogantly.

sister. She just wants you to straighten up. Working

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

Sheila.”

hell are you implying, Ellinor? I’m not the one working as a bar hostess! Why do I need to straighten up?”