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.

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

didn’t anyone call me?” Byran Howard grurnbled, trudging

at him sharply. “Did

nervously. “Balfour, I’m nearly done. I’m starving! Can

his cooking, Balfour was in high spirits.

ahead. We have an important guest today. You should

the whole family dining

be reckoned with; even his big

rare green light from Balfour, Byran slid into the seat next to him and dug in, his eyes darting to Ellinor every

Patricia usually sat?

her face was devoid of any joy, she wasn’t eating, and was just poking around her

definitely ticked

saying this afternoon that she and Ellinor had made

were at odds again? Women’s relationships were