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

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

trio nodded in sync. “We did!”

After breakfast, we tried on outfits with Auntie, picking out what to wear to the

Wait a minute… wedding clothes? Whose wedding are you attending?”

Veronica chimed in. “Chase and Belinda’s wedding. You

What?

was like

“Who’s getting married?”

yourself. Chase had this delivered this morning.

an invitation to Chase and Belinda’s wedding, with

two were moving so

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

looked up and said, “Keep an eye on the kids for me. I need to step out for

bit.”