The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 296

Elinor turned to Balfour and said, “Seems like the check I gave you yesterday didn’t do its job. Weren’t we clear that you disappeared from my sight for a year after you took my money? It’s not even 24 hours; why are you here again?”

Balfour, having experienced Elinor’s unpredictable antics, wasn’t surprised. He said seriously, “Ms. Mendoza, now’s not the time for jokes. If it weren’t for Patricia’s case, I wouldn’t bother you.”

Elinor took a leisurely sip of water and said, “About Patricia’s case, I’ve told the police everything. Mr. Howard, if you have any questions, you can ask the police directly.”

Balfour looked at her with a polite yet cold gaze and said, “I’m here to speak with you with the police’s consent.”

Elinor: “Speak with me?”

then, a cop stepped forward and addressed Theo, who stood silently by the bedside, saying, “Mr. Blanchet, please step aside for a moment.

as a rock without

cop seemed a bit awkward

my water. Could you put it away for me? Thanks! And go sit down somewhere; you must be tired

she awkwardly held

of putting it away, he just

crossed his legs elegantly, rested his elbow on the armrest, propped his forehead, took a sip of water from the cup,

except the police was surprised

freak and hated physical contact with others, was actually drinking from the same straw Elinor used

move Theo made. Her eyes first showed tension, then became dim,

a heavy heart, he held her hand, sat down with her on

ready to record. The machine and manual recording