The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 346

Seeing Patricia's eyes well up with tears, Balfour's heart softened. He reached out to wipe away the tear at the corner of her eye and comforted her, "Alright, Patri, don't cry. I was just asking."

Patricia sniffled, pouting, "Your tone just now was clearly not just asking casually. You were so serious!"

Balfour sighed helplessly, explaining patiently, "Patri, because that phone is always in the drawer of my study. Now someone has edited a video from that phone and posted it online to discredit Ellinor. I was just trying to rule out any suspects from within before letting Quinton investigate others. Why would I ever not trust you?"

Patricia wiped her tears, nodding understandingly, "I see. If that's the case, it's understandable that you suspect me. After all, I'm the only one who can freely go in and out of your study."

Seeing her understanding, Balfour felt guilty and patted her head affectionately.

"But I really didn't, and I wouldn't do such a thing. Recently, I'm not the only one who's been in and out of your study. Haven't you been making Byran finish his homework in your study every day lately? Carlos, who's in charge of taking care of Byran, and the people who've been bringing him tea and water, they've all been in and out of your study a lot these days. We should investigate each of them to see who's trying to smear Ellinor online."

"Byran?" Balfour's face tightened, becoming serious.

Patricia hesitated, then looked worried, "You don't think Byran might have done it to get back at Haillie, do you? Byran and Haillie are close, and seeing Haillie taken away by the police, he might have... "

Balfour thought of that good-for-nothing Byran and sighed, "He's in no position to take revenge for anyone. Haillie Knotts committed a crime, and she had the audacity to use your safety to frame Ellinor! She deserves her punishment. It's not up to Byran to avenge her."

Patricia saw Balfour getting angry and hurriedly tried to soothe him, "It might not necessarily be Byran, I'm just worried…"