The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1606

Marcus’ brow furrowed in thought. “Your grandmother’s painting? How’d you come across it?”

“Auntie Lea gave it to me. She said it was drawn by her art teacher. I noticed the signature matched Grandma’s, so I thought I’d keep it to give to Mommy. Mommy lost her mother when she was young and thought Grandma had long passed away. She’ll be so surprised to see this painting.”

Marcus squinted at the painting. “If it’s something she’d appreciate, keep it safe, and we can give it to her next time we meet.”

Adrian nodded vigorously. “I will!”

Marcus tousled Adrian’s hair. “Remember, don’t talk about your mom here, okay?”

Adrian understood Marcus’ point. Although he was a bit upset about not being able to mention his mom, he obediently agreed.

Ellinor returned to the Blanchet Villa.

Her three little ones rushed towards her.

Where did you go early in the

her children. “Mommy went to meet a friend. Did you three behave yourselves at home?

in

spoke earnestly, Mommy, we were really good. After breakfast, we tried on outfits with

minute… wedding clothes? Whose wedding are

the children could answer, Veronica chimed in. “Chase

What?

Veronica. It was like her face was

“Who’s getting married?”

“See for yourself. Chase had this delivered this morning. The wedding

was an invitation to Chase and Belinda’s wedding, with a picture of

were moving so quickly!

“You didn’t know? Aren’t you and Chase good friends? He didn’t let you in

answering Veronica’s question. She looked up and said, “Keep an eye on the kids for me. I need to step

bit.”