The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 122

Ellinor thought back to how Theo had treated her, how he’d made it crystal clear to her that he could give her anything but his heart in these three months.

It was obvious his heart was already somewhere else with Byran’s sister

Her eyes dimmed slightly, and she smiled, “Thanks for the heads up, but I’m not really into making friends with kids.”

With that, she walked away with grace

Byran, whose friend request was promptly denied, looked disgruntled. He followed Ellinor stubbornly, clearly not willing to let it go.

“Ellinor, who are you calling a kid? I’m not a kid?

Ellinor ignored him, letting him trail behind her while she casually looked for Sheila in the ballroom.

a once–over of the room and with no sight of Sheila, she noticed a swing chair by

walked over and sat down to

most beautiful scenery in Pearl

seemed to be falling

also of exquisite taste and romantic ambience; no wonder the elite of Greenhaven chose it

of such parties, but she found herself surprisingly fond of this

talking to you!

her, saying something about how befriending him was an honor and she should appreciate it, and that she had

an insult, etc.

no mind, just looking up at the full moon, and then suddenly asked, ‘Byran, you said

had taken it

mind answering her question.

usually empty,

pretty name is

replied, “No! I have two sisters; the one involved with Theo is my younger sister, Patricia Howard. My elder sister was Pearl Howard; sadly, she’s no longer with us.

at him, ‘No longer with us? She passed