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 have

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

Veronica and ignored her. 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

side, “Humph! Do you really think we’ll buy your story? Feeling unwell? that’s just an excuse! A

eyes, “Mr. Howard is here too?

Byran coughed awkwardly, “Ahem! I’m

laughed lightly, “Oh? Is that

so you’re here. I’ve been looking for you! Why did you call me so urgently to come here?

Byran’s call, Haillie was nearby having coffee with a friend. Hearing it was about Ellinor’s affair, she rushed

Ellinor on the bed, “Haillie, look, caught in

Ellinor, wrapped in a blanket on the bed, then at Bartlett standing nearby. Her face showed surprise and disappointment, “Ellinor, how could you… Oh my god! I can’t believe you would do such

a look but didn’t say

indisposition made her look quite bad, as if she was

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