The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 248

Theo sauntered in, giving his phone back to Byran. His gaze never left Ellinor. He moved to her side, tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ear as if she were a child. "Even if we don't see eye to eye, we can still respect each other and live in peace."

Ellinor was taken aback.

She grinned unwittingly. Did he hear that? Would he get mad?

Haillie was equally shocked by Theo's words. She struggled to accept it but didn't dare to show it. She could only awkwardly explain, "Theo, I was just joking with Ellinor!"

Theo casually shifted to stand beside Ellinor, casting an icy glance at Haillie. "If the joke isn't funny, it can hurt."

Haillie forced a smile, "Theo, I'm sorry. I just thought that girls like Ellinor, who grew up in the countryside, are usually innocent and kind; that's why I was joking. Ellinor, are you mad?"

Ellinor raised an eyebrow. If she got mad now, wouldn't she be seen as petty?

She was about to respond when Theo lifted his arm around her shoulder, giving it a light squeeze as if to silence her.

With a poker face, Theo said, "Indeed, my wife grew up in the countryside. Her innocence, kindness, and lack of fussiness are her strengths. But these are no excuses for others to bully her."

Upon being addressed, Ellinor blinked and turned to face him.