The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 1090

Ellinor picked up on the fact that it was the same woman who had answered Theo’s phone when Veronica called. It felt like a punch to the gut.

She didn't ask and just waited in silence, hoping he'd explain who the woman was on his own.

But he didn't.

In a rush, Theo told her, "Babe, you should get some sleep. I need to step out for a bit."

Ellinor didn't get a chance to ask more before he hung up. He ended the call in a flash, not even sticking around to hear her say another word.

She stared into space as the busy tone echoed in her ear. She wondered who the woman calling him was.

And why didn't he explain anything to her?

She tossed her phone aside and curled up under the blanket, hugging her pillow tight like a little ball.

It was a reaction of extreme insecurity and a desire to protect herself.

She spent many nights like this as a child, only changing her ways when she learned to defend herself as she grew up.

But now, that old feeling of insecurity seemed to be creeping back and gnawing at her again.

She didn't know how she managed to fall asleep.

When she woke up, it was bright out, and the warm sunlight streamed through the white curtains.

She slowly opened her eyes as she rubbed her temples, only to wake up to a broad, masculine chest.