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?”

who stood silently by the bedside, saying, “Mr. Blanchet, please step aside for a moment. We

with his hands casually tucked into his pockets, stood solid as a

seemed a bit awkward seeing

“Theo, I’m done with my water. Could you put it

hands far apart; she awkwardly held the cup and extended her arm to hard it

instead of putting

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

the police was surprised

who was always a clean freak and hated physical contact with others, was actually drinking from the same straw Elinor used and didn’t

every move Theo made. Her eyes first showed tension, then became dim, and her fists

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

to record. The machine and manual