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.

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

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

“Humph! Do you really think we’ll buy your story? Feeling unwell? that’s just an excuse! A man and a woman alone together, nothing good can come of

Byran, his smile not reaching his eyes, “Mr. Howard is here too? I don’t remember

“Ahem! I’m

“Oh? Is that so?”

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

nearby having coffee with a friend. Hearing it

bed, “Haillie, look, caught

surprise and

look but

bad, as

in 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