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.

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

how could we have caught you? Besides, my granny doesn’t need to be greeted by the

He continued to calmly explain to Marissa, “Marissa, Ellinor is not feeling well. She was just resting here. She wanted to go to the bathroom but almost fell because she’s weak. I was simply helping her, and then you all walked in.”

Feeling unwell? that’s just an excuse! A man and a woman alone together, nothing

smile not reaching his eyes, “Mr. Howard is here

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

laughed lightly, “Oh? Is that

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

a friend. Hearing it was about Ellinor’s affair, she rushed over to see the drama!

the bed, “Haillie,

Ellinor, wrapped in a blanket on the bed, then at Bartlett standing nearby. Her face showed surprise and disappointment, “Ellinor, how could you…

a look but didn’t

made her look quite bad, as if she was

heartache, then went to stand by Marissa who hadn’t said a word. She reached out to support her, comforting, “Marissa, don’t get too worked up. What’s done is done, we can’t change it. We’ll just have to wait until Theo finds out and see how he handles it!