The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1574

Mrs. Wesley furrowed her brow. “Belindą, we don’t know Chase that well, but isn’t he your boyfriend?”

Belinda rolled her eyes, utterly exasperated. “When did I ever say he was my boyfriend? Mom, Dad, can you not make assumptions?”

Mr. Wesley put down his carving knife. “Belinda, are you saying Chase isn’t your boyfriend? Then why does he always lend a hand in our family business?”

Belinda paused. “He…”

Had Chase really been meddling in her family affairs?

The last time Chase insisted on coming over, she couldn’t shake him off, so she reluctantly brought him home.

And Chase, being the easy-going guy he was, immediately hit it off with her parents. They even discussed business matters. He also kept doing things that seemed considerate, such as passing her napkins or wiping her mouth, leading to misunderstandings.

to her parents that there was no relationship between her and Chase. They were just friends. Or perhaps not even friends. Chase

but who knew that today Chase would come to her house alone while she

“Belinda, why aren’t you saying anything? If Chase isn’t your boyfriend, why would he help our family for nothing?”

a bit flustered, feeling like she owed Chase. “Dad, what exactly has he done

“He…”

just what any good friend would do, Mr. Wesley. There’s no need to stress. You know that those business deals would just be passed on to other companies, so why not entrust them

bowl of peeled garlic, taking over the conversation with a smile. “Mrs. Wesley, I’ve

with?”

the bowl. “No, that’s it. Chase, now that Belinda’s back, why don’t the two of you go chat outside? Mr.

looked at Chase with eyes full

expression of headache and helplessness. She was truly at a loss for

Mrs. Wesley. “Then Belinda and I will