The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 1428

She could only play along for now. Her boss seemed relatively composed, and her emotions were still in check.

If she explained the situation honestly, she would find out that she was missing one of her children. That might shatter her calm demeanor.

Ellinor nodded. "Yeah, he's as lucky as a four-leaf clover.

He was said to have been blown to smithereens last time, but didn't he return safe and sound?

I know he wouldn't deceive me again. He promised me he'd come back, and I believe he will.

The hallway is a tad chilly. I'll return to my room to rest and wait for his return."

Murmuring to herself, Ellinor turned around stiffly and walked back to her room. With every step she took, her sorrow seemed to grow.

Ida's heart ached as she watched Ellinor put on a brave face.

The boss had no idea that Theo had somehow sneaked back and taken one of their children. Only to end up missing.

Yet the boss still had such unwavering faith in him.

If they could never find that man again and never get their first child back, then it would be less painful to let the boss believe that the man had died in that plane crash rather than having her face the harsh reality of betrayal.

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Three years later.