The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 264

Trent River·Paradise Harbor.

The river view room in the center of Greenhaven was very prosperous here. Upon entering, Ellinor collapsed on the sofa. She was exhausted and just wanted to rest. A fat white cat jumped on top of her and rubbed against her, and Ellinor sat up lazily, taking the fat cat into her arms and petting it. This white cat was called Milo. It was a kitten that Chase picked up when he was in the country. It was now 8 years old. Although Milo looked fat now, like a pet cat who was doted on since it was a kitten, in fact, it once ate leftovers with the three of them and lived in a dark and narrow basement. It took years of hardship for Milo to enjoy the cushy life and endless gourmet cat food it has now.

Ida was boiling milk in the large open kitchen, she looked up at the living room, "Why are you free today?"

Ellinor, barefoot and cross-legged on the oversized fabric sofa with her cat in her lap, replied, “Mmm, just took the day off to hang out with you guys.”

Ida pushed her glasses up her nose thoughtfully, brought over the heated milk from the kitchen counter, and set it down on the coffee table in front of Ellinor. “Mr. Blanchet let you have the day off?”

Ellinor replied in a languid tone, “Nah, Theo is probably swamped today. He didn’t have time to bug me, so I just took the chance to sneak in a day off. He won’t find out.”

Truthfully, there was no special reason. She just couldn’t bear the thought of returning to the Blanchet family today.

Chase, fresh out of the shower, plopped down onto the single-seater sofa next to them and chimed in, “Ellinor, I’m craving your chestnut cake!”

Ida shot him a disdainful look, “Have you no shame? She barely comes home and you want her to cater to your picky palate?”

Ellinor didn’t seem to mind. She let Milo off to do its own thing and said to Chase, “I can’t be bothered today. I’ll make it for you after I get a good night’s sleep.”

Chase grinned triumphantly, shooting Ida a provocative look. “Hear that? Ellinor spoils me rotten!”