The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 44

At the entrance of the BBQ joint, Theo stepped out of the car and followed Ellinor inside

Standing by the car, Collin watched Theo’s retreating figure with awe

When Ellinor said she wanted BBQ, he dialed Theo on autopilot, informing him of Ms. Mendoza’s request. He didn’t expect Theo to agree to ditch their upscale dinner reservation for a BBQ joint.

Theo’s attitude towards Ellinor was clearly out of the ordinary

However, he wondered if Theo could stomach the smell of BBQ.

Inside the BBQ joint, the air was thick with the scent of grilled meat and smoke.

Ellinor sat by the window, pen in hand, ticking off dishes on the menu before looking up and asking Theo, “Can you handle spicy?”

Sitting across from her, Theo nodded and said, “Sure.”

Ellinor acknowledged and chose the spicy seasoning.

seating in the BBQ joint was very close–knit. You could hear the

that guy, he’s so

“He really is!”

him his girlfriend?

“Maybe she’s his sister.”

so jealous, I wish I had a

I don’t want a brother, I

stood out

his face stern, “Isn’t there a quieter

“Who needs a private room for BBQ? It’s supposed to be eaten

looked at her, not understanding but

finished ordering, she handed the menu to Theo, I’m done; anything else you

took the menu, handed it to the waitress, and said, “A bottle

Theo’s face until he gave her a puzzled and impatient look. She snapped out of it, took

her phone to play games while waiting for the food. She and