The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 48

Was this guy starting to doubt her, too, just like Byran?

They were just a couple for the show, so they have no absolute trust.

Ellinor was a bit disappointed but didn't really give a hoot. She shook her head and coolly replied, "I didn't nab it."

Theo's face was poker-faced; he just casually nodded and said, "Alright, let's bounce."

The food in the barbecue joint was strong-smelling, and the place was hot and noisy, not his cup of tea.

They were about to leave, Byran paused, and his brow furrowed tighter.

He couldn't swallow that it would end like this; he stepped in front of Theo and said, "Theo, she's a thief; how can you still trust her?"

Theo squinted, "The thing wasn't stolen. What do you want her to do?"

Byran stubbornly said, "But she's a thief! Theo, how can you let a thief stick around you!"

Theo's face turned icy; he coldly asked, "Who are you calling a thief?"

Byran was a bit scared, but he still firmly pointed at Ellinor, "Her..."

Theo's face turned stern, "Say that again?"

Haillie stepped forward, softly saying, "That's enough, Byran, don't say any more. I feel bad for causing such a fuss over my watch."

She took the watch from Byran and walked up to Ellinor...

"Ellinor, if you fancy this watch, I can give it to you."

After saying this, Haillie put the watch on Ellinor's wrist, smiling, "Consider it a gift for our first meeting."

Byran frowned, "Haillie, she's a thief; why are you gifting her your watch!"

Haillie looked helplessly at Byran, "Byran, don't say that. Ellinor probably didn't mean to."

Byran mumbled discontentedly, "Hallie, you're too kind."