The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 405

Most of those who caught up in the heated discussion were women, including A–list celebs, influencers, and some high–born ladies from well–known

families.

Their murmuring made Bartlett uncomfortable. He shot a disgruntled glance at the chattering crowd before turning to Ellinor with a softened voice.

“Ellinor, it’s a madhouse down here. Let’s go upstairs. I’ll grab a towel for you to dry your hair.”

“Alright, thanks.”

being the topic of gossip. The noise was giving her a headache, so she followed Bartlett up

stairs

way up, Bartlett gave Ellinor a side glance. His eyes, always filled with a smile, seemed to bear a thought. “Ellinor, where’s Theo? Why’d

come in alone?”

face, “He’s outside, probably still fussing over his life–saver, Ms.

of bitterness in her seemingly nonchalant tone. “Oh? Are you two having issues over Ms.

understand Theo’s concern for his life–saver. I’m not mad about

for a moment before saying, “Theo’s always been kind to Ms. Howard. In fact, before you came along, I thought

an eyebrow. End

So, in Bartlett’s view, was there an emotional history

life. These years, his care, protection, and tolerance towards Ms. Howard have been beyond reproach; even I find it touching. But this may not bode well for his wife. After all, no woman wants her husband to care for

wasn’t in the mood

jealous; she was mad!

that Theo had questioned her in