The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 1312

Balfour stared at her quietly for a while and then slowly cracked a smile. "No worries. You just seem a bit off today. Didn't you sleep well last night?"

Ellinor replied, "I'm good. I just had a few dreams."

Balfour stood up and gently patted Ellinor's head. "Don't overthink before bed; then you won't dream."

Ellinor nodded slightly.

Balfour turned to Byran beside him, his tone getting serious. "Byran, I got someone to call in sick for you today. Stay home and keep Ellinor company."

Byran stared at him in surprise. What? Did he hear that right? Balfour actually helped him skip school?

Seeing his brother's surprise, Balfour reminded him sternly. "Even though I got you off, your teacher left homework for you. It better be done before I get home from work."

"Oh, got it..." Byran nodded obediently. He didn't expect to have homework even on a day off. But hey, doing homework at home wasn't that bad. He could even sneak out for a bit while Balfour was out.

After Balfour left, Byran turned to Ellinor in amazement.

"Ellinor, you're something else! He actually got me off school because he was worried you'd be bored at home.

I heard he was really fond of Pearl, and I always wondered just how much he loved her.

Now I get it. You're even more powerful than my sister, Patricia! Balfour always had rules for her, but for you, he's got none!"

Ellinor smiled. "Eat your breakfast, then do your homework!"

She didn't want to compare herself with Patricia. She wasn't interested in who Balfour liked more, either.

Byran grinned and suddenly dropped his pride. "Can I go out for a bit this afternoon then? Just an hour, I promise I'll be back on time."

Ellinor raised an eyebrow. "If you can finish your homework this morning, sure."