The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 961

She guessed that the elders of the Howard family might be feeling a tad guilty and wanted to invite her to stay for dinner.

However, she didn't want to hang out at the Howards' home any longer. She had said her piece and just wanted to get the heck out of there.

Balfour reassured his grandparents, "Don't sweat it. I'll see Ellinor home."

Dean nodded, "Right, you do that. We've caused her enough bother as it is."

Alyssa chimed in, "Balfour, have a heart-to-heart with Ellinor. We owe her an apology."

"I know."

Throughout this, nobody even glanced at Xenia and Patricia, who were off to the side, as if everyone found them to be a pain in the neck.

Ellinor stepped out of the front door and bumped into McNeil Howard, whose hands were covered in mud.

McNeil was dressed sharply and exuded charisma, but his hands were always dirty, as if he'd just been pottering around in the garden.

He seemed to care little about what went on in the house, preferring to tend to his plants.

When he saw Ellinor, McNeil was taken aback, then gave a gentle smile, "When did you arrive, Ms. Mendoza?"