The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1079

Ellinor didn’t appreciate Bartlett’s ability to laugh so heartily in such a serious environment. She frowned in disapproval, “You can come in with me, but you’d better tone down the cheerfulness a bit! This isn’t a place to crack jokes willy–nilly!”

Bartlett quickly wiped the smile off his face and nodded, “Gotcha.”

Then Ellinor opened the car door and got out, with Bartlett following closely.

Collin was worried about leaving Ellinor and Mr. Rex together, so he found a spot to park that wouldn’t be in the way and followed them into the monastery.

The place wasn’t exactly bustling, but there were a handful of worshippers around.

Ellinor slowly walked in, taking in the surroundings as she went. It seemed like nothing had changed over the years.

As she entered the main hall, she saw Karan treating a worshipper on one side of the room.

worshipper, “Get your prescription filled and take the

worshipper took the prescription, thanked Karan

watched for a moment before moving forward

her desk and did not look up at the newcomer. She simply asked, “What

deep breath

looked up at

kind face was unchanged, save for a few more lines at the corners of her eyes, making her look

She just paused a little, then regained her calm. She nodded at

through teary eyes, “Karan, I’ve been so busy over the years that I haven’t been able

“You shouldn’t blame yourself. Ellinor, growing up means leaving the nest to

who grew up without a mother, often thought

not one for excessive affection. She cared for Ellinor but always maintained a certain distance to avoid dependency and too much emotion. Ellinor

to clean

had been at the monastery for a long time and recognized