The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 327

Ellinor picked a fast food joint nearby because she was starving and wanted to wolf down some food as soon as possible. Theo thought the grub was nothing but junk, but he went along with her, figuring she needed something in her belly pronto Ellinor ordered a combo meal and added a few more a la carte items. Theo didn’l eal, he just picked up the lab.

While she was chowing down, Theo just sat across from her, watching her in silence.

When Ellinor was almost done with her meal, she sipped on her soda through a straw and asked:

*Theo, when you decided to marry me, was it because you saw that I was capable, that I could take care of myself and wouldn’t put you in a tight spot easily, right?”

Theo was taken aback; she had nailed why he’d originally chosen her.

“Indeed, I didn’t want innocent people to get dragged into this. My original choice couldn’t make it because of a flight delay due to weather. You, on the other hand, showed guts and practical skills, so I thought you were the perfect fit. Don’t worry, though, I will protect

you.”

Ellinor wasn’t worried, just curious.

usual today,

she offered her soda

was offering him a sip of her soda!

her soda and continued drinking, acting as if nothing was

felt a warm glow. Looking at her, he asked, “Do you not

good, like you said, we’re already

a chance, can we start

give it a shot!” Ellinor raised

a shot?”

can’t, we stick to the original plan and call it quits when time’s up! Theo, some things seem simple when you think about it, but when you actually do it, it’s a whole different ball game. We grew up in different worlds, there’s

her chin, “So during this trial period, can I kiss

that depends on

mood now?”

“So–so.”

“Why so–so?”

police station in handcuffs, would you be in a good

Theo felt a pang of guilt. He took her hand and checked her wrists to make sure the handcuffs hadn’t left a mark. Seeing her allergic

Theo’s phone

it, it was

few seconds, his face changed dramatically, “When did this happen?”

his strange reaction and looked at him