The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1137

Marissa saw Ellinor walk into the kitchen, her face showing a hint of surprise, “Ellinor, what brought you to the kitchen? Go chat with your friends, I’ll call you when it’s time to eat ”

Ellinor smiled, “No womes, they’re munching on snacks. I just came to see if there’s anything I can help with.”

Marissa waved her off, “No need, there are a lot of people helping already. The kitchen is full of cooking fumes. You’re pregnant now; it’s not good for you to be in

here.”

Ellinor looked down at her belly as she gently rubbed it, “Granny, you mally care about the little one inside me, don’t you?”

Manssa sincerely said, “Of course, that’s my great-grandchild in there. How could I not care?”

Ellinor chuckled, “So once the baby is born, am I going to be dismissed as the mom?”

aback, quickly grabbing Ellinor’s hand, “Ellinor,

like I have no freedom in this family. I feel like a baby-making machine that needs to be taken care

truly cared about

down, “But I feel like

held her hand tighter, ‘Theo’s been busy lately. Once he’s past this busy period,

gently pulled her hand back, “If you don’t need my help, I’ll leave.”

out of the

watched Ellinor’s retreating figure, feeling a pang in

stopped and turned around, “Granny, is there something else?”

face. “Ellinor, you might be more sensitive because of your pregnancy, so don’t overthink things. Theo really cares about you; I can guarantee that. I know Theo has people keeping watch and riot letting you out, and you’re upset about it. But he’s really worned about something happening to

go out with you. Those people won’t stop me, wherever you want to

worked, she feigned

“Of course, when have I ever lied to

not sure where I want to go yet; it’s really uncomfortable to feel this restricted. I’ll let you know once I decide.”