The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 56

Ellinor looked up to see Marissa, slightly surprised and voiced weakly, “Granny? Why are you here…‘

Before Marissa could say anything. Veronica sauntered forward, hands on her hips, scolding. “Ellinor, you still have the nerve to call her granny? We, the Blanchet family, won’t accept a woman like you who’s been messing around!”

Byran also couldn’t resist a smug look, chiming in, “Ellinor, you’ve been caught red handed, stop pretending!

Ellinor furrowed her brows

At this moment, she really didn’t have the energy to argue with them.

Bartlett quietly observed the intruders and the pale–faced Ellinor. He was a bit surprised by their relationship, but he had a rough idea of what was going on.

“Oh, it’s Marissa Blanchet. You didn’t send anyone to notify me of your visit. If I knew you were coming, I

‘Nonsense! If we had informed you, how could we have caught you? Besides,

calmly explain to Marissa, “Marissa, Ellinor is not feeling well. She was just resting here. She

that’s just an excuse! A man

not reaching his eyes, “Mr. Howard is here too? I don’t remember inviting you?”

how he had snuck in, Byran coughed awkwardly, “Ahem! I’m here in place of my

lightly, “Oh? Is that so?”

Haillie Knotts walked in, looking bewildered, “Byran, so you’re here. I’ve been looking for you! Why did you call me so urgently

Haillie was nearby having coffee with a friend. Hearing it was about Ellinor’s

bed,

looked at Ellinor, wrapped in a blanket on the bed, then at Bartlett standing nearby. Her face showed surprise

gave her a look

made her look quite bad,

support her, comforting, “Marissa, don’t get too