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.

Mommy! Where did you go early in

and embraced her children. “Mommy went to meet a friend. Did you three behave yourselves at home? Did you obey Auntie and eat

nodded in sync. “We

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

ruffled her daughter’s hair. “Good! Wait a minute… wedding clothes? Whose

Veronica chimed in. “Chase and

What?

at Veronica. It was like her face was screaming, ‘are you kidding?’

“Who’s getting married?”

to Ellinor. “See for yourself. Chase had this delivered

opened the invitation; indeed, as Veronica said, it was an invitation to Chase and Belinda’s wedding, with a picture of the

were moving

on Ellinor’s face, Veronica furrowed her brows. “You didn’t know? Aren’t you and Chase

not answering Veronica’s question. She looked up and said, “Keep an eye on the kids for me. I

bit.”