The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 1616

Ellinor swiveled her head to look out the window while massaging her temples. "So, what you're saying is, this trip... was a bust."

"Not entirely," replied Balfour.

Ellinor's disheartened eyes gleamed with hope again. "What do you mean?"

Balfour locked eyes with his sister. "I heard Lady Lotus' voice over a phone call through a friend. I wouldn't mistake that voice. It's our mother's voice. I'm convinced there can't be two voices in the world with the exact same tone, intonation, and speech patterns."

Ellinor's pupils quivered. "Really? It's our mother?"

Balfour nodded. "I'm absolutely sure that it's her."

Ellinor's eyes were tinged with a hint of red. "Mother... She's still alive..."

Upon seeing his sister like this, Balfour reached out and gently ruffled her hair. "Yes, our mother is alive."

Ellinor looked up at Balfour. "Then why didn't she want to meet you? Does she know you were the one trying to see her?"

Balfour shook his head. "She doesn't know it was me. I didn't let my friend reveal my identity."

Ellinor took a deep breath. "You should let her know. She needs to know that her son is looking for her. She would definitely want to see you."

Balfour lowered his gaze. "If she knew it was me, she'd be even less likely to meet me."

Ellinor furrowed her brows, not understanding, "Why?"