The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 56

Ellinor looked up to see Marissa, slightly surprised and voiced weakly, "Granny? Why are you here..."

Before Marissa could say anything, Veronica sauntered forward, hands on her hips, scolding, "Ellinor, you still have the nerve to call her granny? We, the Blanchet family, won't accept a woman like you who's been messing around!"

Byran also couldn't resist a smug look, chiming in, "Ellinor, you've been caught red-handed, stop pretending!"

Ellinor furrowed her brows.

At this moment, she really didn't have the energy to argue with them.

Bartlett quietly observed the intruders and the pale-faced Ellinor. He was a bit surprised by their relationship, but he had a rough idea of what was going on.

After steadying Ellinor, he stood up and smiled, "Oh, it's Marissa Blanchet. You didn't send anyone to notify me of your visit. If I knew you were coming, I would have personally welcomed you."

Veronica interjected again, scoffing disdainfully, "Nonsense! If we had informed you, how could we have caught you? Besides, my granny doesn't need to be greeted by the likes of you!"

Bartlett's smile didn't falter. He simply glanced at Veronica and ignored her. He continued to calmly explain to Marissa, "Marissa, Ellinor is not feeling well. She was just resting here. She wanted to go to the bathroom but almost fell because she's weak. I was simply helping her, and then you all walked in."

Byran sneered sarcastically from the side, "Humph! Do you really think we'll buy your story? Feeling unwell? that's just an excuse! A man and a woman alone together, nothing good can come of it!"

Bartlett looked at Byran, his smile not reaching his eyes, "Mr. Howard is here too? I don't remember inviting you?"

Remembering how he had snuck in, Byran coughed awkwardly, "Ahem! I'm here in place of my brother, Balfour!"