The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 809

Balfour’s eyes turned serious, like there was no room for negotiation.

Patricia, although she’d been spoiled since childhood, still got a little scared when Balfour got all stern.

“Balfour, you’ve gotta treat Ellinor well, okay? Don’t lose your cool just because she accidentally wandered into Pearl’s room and broke Pearl’s favorite music box. I’m off to check on Baber.”

After reminding Balfour, Patricia took off, but things didn’t turn out quite as she’d hoped.

Once Patricia left, Ellinor didn’t feel like sticking around either. She murmured, “Mr. Howard, I’m sorry for going where I shouldn’t have in your house. I’l show myself out, but I didn’t break that music box”

With that, she made to leave. But Balfour raised a hand to stop her.

what’s the deal? You’re

just closed the door, preventing

in the Howard family. But you’re allowed in because this was your room when you were little. I won’t blame you or punish you. I’m glad

then let out

music box and the flashbacks, she’d sensed this room was related to

was your favorite music box when you were a child. It was a

barely glanced at it, “Oh, really? Well, you keep it

in it exactly the way it was when you were a child. Do

“Nope.”

a bitter smile, “Well, that’s okay. Once you’re

it all twisted. I’m here today because Grandpa Dean and Grandma Alyssa invited me

know you’re married to Theo, and are now living with

“Sorry,