The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 965

Ellinor was thrilled that she was finally about to get rid of Balfour at the subway station.

She checked out the traffic on both sides of the street, then stepped onto the sidewalk, deliberately speeding up to shake off Balfour.

Just as she was nearing the other side of the road, a car bolted out of nowhere, heading straight for Ellinor at high speed.

By the time Ellinor noticed the car, it was too late to react. Suddenly, a tall figure lunged at her, shielding her behind him.

Balfour, while protecting her, also made sure not to squash her belly. So when they fell together, he purposely twisted, letting Ellinor land on

him.

Then, the sound of screeching brakes and Balfour’s muffled grunt echoed; luckily, nothing worse happened.

senses, she first noticed the hit-and-run car. It

beneath her, getting up and asking. “Mr.

sat up; his first instinct was not to check on himself but to comfortingly pat Ellinor’s

a warm feeling welled up within

by Ellinor’s help. He stood up but didn’t put his

the observant girl she was, Ellinor immediately caught on and frowned, “Did that car hit your foot?”

“It’s fine, as long as you’re

at a loss for words.

his foot. He limped a few steps, flagged down a taxi, and then turned

looked at him, nodded,

in, Balfour gave the driver the address of the

the destination, “Sir, can you take us to the nearest hospital instead?”

“I’m okay; there’s no need

frowned, staring ahead, “Better safe than sorry. I don’t want to