The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 45

Belinda looked at Ellinor with admiration and awe, “Ellinor, you are amazing! My uncle only eats at upscale restaurants, and you’re the only one who can make him willing to stay in this crowded, noisy barbecue place!”

Ellinor pulled a half-hearted smile.

It was not that she had any unique ability; it was just that he needed Ellinor to play lovey-dovey with him in front of Marissa; that was why he generously invited her to dinner.

Theo glanced at Belinda coldly, “Didn't I tell you to reflect on your actions at home? Who allowed you to come out?"

Belinda pouted and stuck out her tongue, "I don't want to reflect at home! I got dumped by my boyfriend, and I'm not even married; I'm already unlucky enough! Uncle, how can you bear to let me stay at home bored!"

Theo ignored her, looking at the curly-haired woman and the young man beside her.

Byran looked at Theo, his eyes full of admiration, and greeted: "Hello, Theo."

Theo nodded slightly in response, "Why are you three together? Where have you been?"

The curly-haired woman flashed a charming smile, adjusting her hair as she stepped forward, "Theo, Byran, and I were shopping and just bumped into Belinda at a nearby mall."

Theo responded indifferently, without further comment.

The curly-haired woman glanced at the new food on their table and enthusiastically said, "Theo, it seems you just started eating. We are also looking for a place to eat; why don't we eat together?"

Theo didn't answer but turned to look at Ellinor.

Ellinor was concentrating on grilling the meat. Realizing that Theo was looking at her, she immediately understood his meaning and casually said: "Sure, I don't mind!"

After all, this meal was on Theo's dime; she was just here to eat. She didn't care about anything else.

After Ellinor expressed her opinion, Theo agreed, "Sit down then."

Watching the interaction between the two, the curly-haired woman looked a bit gloomy.

Belinda affectionately sat beside Ellinor, and the curly-haired woman sat beside Theo.