The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 248

Theo sauntered in giving his phone back to Byran. His gaze never left Ellinor. He moved to her side, tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ear as if she were a child “Even if we don’t see eye to eye, we can still respect each other and live in peace”

Ellinor was taken aback.

She grinned unwittingly Did he hear that? Would he get mad?

Haillie was equally shocked by Theo’s words. She struggled to accept it but didn’t dare to show it. She could only awkwardly explain, “Theo, I was just joking with Ellinor!” Theo casually shifted to stand beside Ellinor, casting an icy glance at Haillie “If the joke isn’t funny, it can hurt”

up in the countryside, are usually innocent and kind, that’s why I was joking. Ellinor, are

you mad?”

mad now, wouldn’t she be

to respond when Theo lifted his arm around her shoulder, giving it

in the countryside. Her innocence, kindness, and lack of fussiness

blinked and turned to

cured my foot. using traditional medicine. That’s why I can walk now. I was just marveling at how strong and capable girls like Ellinor, who grew up in the countryside, are. Unlike me, so delicate, can’t do a thing! Of course, I suggested she adjust her values to match

Theo

Ellinor, giving her a faint smile. “My wife doesn’t need to change anything It’s

Why was he talking to her like

filled with hatred as if all the bitterness wanted to burst out, all aimed at