The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 15

Ellinor's face started turning purplish-red.

Marissa, having just caught her breath, quickly said, "Theo, let her go."

Only then did Theo loosen his grip, shoving Ellinor aside to ask, "Granny, are you okay?"

Marissa weakly waved her hand, "I'm okay now. I just had a date pit stuck in my throat. Ellinor saved me using first aid. The pit on the floor. I just spat it out."

Theo paused, looking down at the insignificant pit on the floor, then back at Ellinor, his brows slightly furrowed.

Ellinor, pushed harshly to the ground, picked herself up and rubbed her sore arm.

She then walked over to Marissa and explained, "Marissa, I baked that dessert for myself this morning. I didn't remove the pits from the dates, which isn't suitable for the elderly. I'm sorry for the trouble I caused."

She bowed sincerely, then straightened up to look at Theo, "Mr. Blanchet, I suggest you call a doctor for a check-up, just to be safe."

With that, she turned and went upstairs, back to her room.

Theo watched Ellinor's thin figure, his expression complex.

......

Marissa, having been frightened, was helped into her room for a rest.

In the afternoon, their family doctor came to check on Marissa, took her blood pressure, and confirmed she was alright.

After the doctor left, a revived Marissa said, "Veronica, you go out, I have some words with your brother."

Veronica was reluctant but left obediently at Theo's stern look.

Now alone, Theo walked beside the bed, asking, "Do you feel unwell anywhere?"

Marissa looked up at her tall grandson and smiled kindly, "I'm fine, Theo, don't worry."

"I'm glad you're okay." Theo said.

Marissa asked, "Theo, how did you meet this Ellinor?"

"Coincidentally." Theo said.

Marissa slowly nodded, "That girl is good, I like her."

A hint of surprise flashed in Theo's eyes, then he squinted, "Just because she just saved you?"

He remembered that before he came back, his grandmother had even punished her. Now she liked her?

Appreciation shone in Marissa's eyes, "Ms. Mendoza is calm and composed, neither humble nor arrogant in front of me. Even when misunderstood by you, she didn't freak out, and calmly apologized to me. She's sensible and good."

Indeed.

Theo thought about how he almost choked her just now, and didn't say a word.

"Theo, you haven't spent the night with her yet, have you?" Marissa asked.

The topic changed abruptly, and Theo's face turned serious.

Marissa joked, "You're almost thirty years old, what's there to be shy about!"

Theo didn’t respond.

"Theo, I know, you rushed into this marriage to deal with your grandfather's pressure, but I think the wife you chose is good. Marriage is no child's play, you two need to get along." Marissa said.

Theo didn't explain anything to Marissa.

Marissa continued, "On your wedding day, I was abroad with your grandfather preparing for his surgery, so I couldn't attend. Today, I'll bear witness for you newlyweds, and you can move into your new house later. I hope when your grandfather recovers, he'll see his grandson."

Theo's face was solemn, "Granny, I think..."

Marissa frowned, "If you don't listen to me, I'll tell your grandfather that you faked the marriage to deceive him! You know your grandfather's temper, even after his surgery, he could hurt himself from anger."

Theo rubbed his temples, "Granny, I'll have dinner sent in later. You should rest after eating."

With that, Theo turned to leave.

Marissa didn't give up, "I hope you two don't disappoint me."

......

When Theo returned to his room, he saw Ellinor sitting at the desk, writing something, not even looking up when he entered.

He walked behind her, looking at what she was writing, "Doing homework?"

Ellinor, focused on her work, retorted, "I'm copying your family rules! It's the 21st century and your family still has rules, how outdated."

Theo took her pen, "No need to copy, no one will punish you again."