The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 1407

Veronica looked puzzled and asked, "That's bizarre. I'm stumped too. Ellinor, how on earth did you wind up with the Howards? And Balfour seems to be treating you pretty well too. Does he have some fishy ideas? Is he trying to worm his way in while you and my brother are at odds?"

Marissa echoed her granddaughter’s concerns and also looked wary. She was worried her precious granddaughter-in-law would be snatched away by the Howards.

"Ellinor, is it really like that? Does that Howard guy have some shady intentions towards you?"

Ellinor gave a wry smile. "Marissa, it's not what you're imagining. Mr. Howard doesn't have those kinds of thoughts about me."

She wasn't ready to tell them about her relationship with the Howards.

Staying with the Howards was just a stopgap. She didn't plan to acknowledge any kinship with them for real.

Furthermore, the misunderstanding between her and Theo hadn’t been cleared up yet. She didn't want to throw a spanner in the works.

The feud between the Blanchets and the Howards was an old story. If the Blanchets knew she was a Howard child, they might not agree to her marriage with Theo anymore.

Marissa tightly held Ellinor's hand and whispered, "Ellinor, don't be so naive. How could a grown man be nice to a girl for no reason? I believe he's got dishonorable intentions or sees some use in you. I think it's better if you come home with me."

Ellinor knew Marissa meant well, but she still couldn’t go back to the Blanchet Villa yet. "Marissa, you're overthinking. Actually, Theo agreed to me staying here."

Marissa was taken aback. "Theo agreed? That guy's got some nerve. How could he let his wife stay in another man's house? If he weren't my own grandson, I'd say he deserves to be a bachelor for life."

Ellinor let out a dry laugh. "Marissa, Theo thinks I'm safer here. He's met Mr. Howard. Don't worry, there's absolutely nothing between Mr. Howard and me like you're worrying about."