The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 580

Ellinor, following Byran's lead, glanced in the direction of the man who had just stepped out of his car. He was dressed in a dark suit, had neatly combed hair, and his handsome features were as prominent as ever. He radiated a mature and dangerous allure.

She knew she would encounter him here today, but she didn't expect to see him right off the bat.

Enthusiastically, Byran hopped out of the car, "Theo, you're early too!"

"Hmm." Theo responded coldly, his gaze seemingly sweeping over Ellinor, who was just getting out of the car.

Ellinor didn't meet his gaze; instead, she looked around the Bagley family's grand courtyard.

Byran said, "Mr. Blanchet, my sister is already here; she must be waiting for you! Come on, let's go in together!"

The Bagley family's place was buzzing. Guests trickled in, gathering around the sofa to present gifts and their birthday wishes to old Mr. Bagley.

Byran handed over his own present, "Happy birthday, Grandpa. This is my gift for you!"

Old Mr. Bagley took a look at the gift Byran presented with a stern yet tender expression, "You're still a student; why did you spend so much on a gift for me?"

Byran emphasized, "Grandpa, I'm not a kid anymore; I'm an adult now!"

Old Mr. Bagley frowned, "But you're still in high school; stop trying to be a grown-up!"

Everyone in the family knew about Byran's failure to get into college, so he felt both embarrassed and ashamed, not knowing how to respond.

At this moment, Collin stepped forward, presenting a rectangular gift box, "Old Mr. Bagley, this is a token of appreciation from Mr. Blanchet. Happy birthday."

Old Mr. Bagley smiled, nodding for a servant to accept the gift, "Thank you, Mr. Blanchet."

Old Mr. Bagley looked at Theo Blanchet as his eyes filled with admiration for the younger man.

"Theo, how's your grandpa doing lately? He must be recovering well after the surgery, right?"

"Grandpa, I have prepared a special birthday gift for you. I think you'll really like it!"

However, old Mr. Bagley didn't respond to Patricia's words, instead turning to chat with his wife.

Patricia felt a bit awkward and forced herself to maintain a smile.

She was the center of attention in the Howard family. But in the Bagley family, her status was pretty low and nobody paid her much mind.

In reality, the old folks of the Bagley family were not her grandparents.

The Bagley family was the family of her father's ex-wife. Patricia was the daughter of her father and his second wife and had no blood relation to the Bagley family.

It made sense that the Bagley family would treat her coldly. However, old Mr. Bagley treated Byran exceptionally well, much like his own beloved grandson, even though Byran, just like her, had no blood relation to the Bagley family.

Yet for her, they always turned a blind eye. She couldn't understand why there was such a disparity in their treatment of them.