The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1254

After she backed up with her big belly, her center of gravity was a bit off. Bartlett reached out and steadled her.

Their eyes met; they were so close that they could almost touch.

Ellinor felt awkward and tried to stand and leave, bul Bartlett held her back. “Ellinor, that’s not fair. You can’t just reject all men because one did you wrong. I’m not like Theo;! would never…”

With that he leaned in, his breath fanning her plump lips.

Belinda got home, freshened up, and then had her driver take her out again.

After arriving at the base of the Crescent Society building, she checked the time and saw that it was still early for lunch.

She wanted to go in and wait but she stopped in her tracks.

She thought about how she might run into Chase in the company lobby if she waited for Jacob inside, so she decided to wait in the coffee shop across the street.

She ordered a latte in the coffee shop and texted Jacob to tell him she was waiting for him downstairs and to take his time.

she sat by the window, looking at the street

ruined

was Jacob replying, but when she opened

later. What

Chase, Belinda even imagined him asking

his gentle demeanor, and it

she was waiting for

offer, but you don’t need to.”

you’re not eating anything? What will

and she frowned. “Thanks for your concern, but I’m waiting

minute later, Chase sent

didn’t understand the meaning of the emoji and didn’t think too

boyfriend Jacob sent her a message apologizing. “Belinda, I’m sorry! There’s an unexpected meeting at the company, and

the smiling emoji Chase had

An unexpected meeting?

be