The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 823

McNeil Howard, sensing the guests’ displeasure, decided to zip it.

No one seemed to care whether Xenia and Patricia had even taken their seats before digging in. The mother-daughter duo, feeling miffed, took their

seats in silence

The two respected elders and the power holders of the Howard family were all fussing over Ellinor, piling food onto her plate, fearful she might not like the food or miss out.

Patricia, the golden girl, was experiencing a level of neglect she’d never felt before.

She could barely stomach any food as her eyes burned holes into Ellinor and her heart filled with resentment.

Xenia noticed her daughter’s emotional turmoil and gave her leg a gentle pat under the table, signaling Patricia to keep her cool.

down and locked eyes with her mother. The two shared a knowing look, understanding

didn’t anyone call me?” Byran Howard grurnbled, trudging downstairs with a sour

him sharply. “Did you finish

I’m starving! Can I

share of his cooking, Balfour was in high spirits. He found his usually annoying little brother a tad more

We have an important guest today. You

glanced at Ellinor. Was the whole family dining with

Ellinor was a force to be reckoned with; even his big brother

from Balfour, Byran slid into the seat next to him and dug in, his eyes darting

Patricia usually sat? Patricia must

turned to Patricia, who was usually all smiles. Now, her face was devoid of any joy, she wasn’t eating, and was just poking around her

was definitely

she and Ellinor had made up? She even happily showed Ellinor around the

they were at odds again? Women’s relationships