The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 453

Ellinor, not in the mood to explain, retorted, "Mr. Howard, seems like you're fine with Patricia marrying into the Blanchet family, that's had beef with yours before?"

Balfour's expression screamed helplessness as he answered, "From a family perspective, I obviously wouldn't want them together because I'd be roasted by the elders.

But Patricia is head over heels for Theo; she can't go on without him. I can only do my best to protect her wishes and ensure her happiness. I won't allow anybody to threaten Patricia's happiness and safety, and I won't be polite about it either. Ms. Mendoza, I hope you get that."

Ellinor looked at Balfour, a slight smile tugging at her lips, "Alright, I got it. Patricia is lucky to have a brother like you."

Balfour didn't care if Ellinor's praise was genuine or fake; he just hoped she understood to steer clear of Theo and not mess with Patricia and Theo's relationship.

His love for Patricia included the feelings he had for missing Pearl Howard, two forms of affection wrapped into one.

Not being able to protect his mother and Pearl fifteen years ago was a lifelong regret.

So he couldn't stomach Patricia suffering any form of harm.

Especially Ellinor, who always seemed to hurt Patricia. He couldn't stand her.

After Ellinor emerged from behind the bookshelf, her position was different than when she came in.

At that moment, she was standing by Balfour's desk, and from that angle, she could see some of the items on his desk.

She didn't intend to peek at his stuff, but with a casual glance, she saw a photo in a frame on his desk.

She was instantly frozen.

The photo in the frame was of a beaming woman holding a toddler girl, with a boy around ten standing beside them, all three laughing heartily at the camera.

The beautiful woman in the photo looked familiar, like...her mother.