The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1607

Ellinor’s hunch was spot on. The person who answered the door wasn’t Ida or Chase, but it wasn’t a stranger either.

Byran, in his pajamas and looking like he’d just woken up, ran his fingers through his shaggy hair and yawned. “Sis, it’s you? Why are you up so early? Isn’t it the weekend?”

Ellinor brushed past Byran and strode straight in, taking in the state of the room with a frown. “Where are Ida and Chase?”

Byran, trailing obediently behind her, replied, “Ida’s in the bathroom. Chase moved out a couple of days ago, remember? He’s getting married, so he moved into his new place.”

Moved out? Chase didn’t even give her a heads-up. What a’ piece of work!

Ellinor’s expression darkened. She perched on the sofa and gestured for Byran to bring her a glass of water.

Byran complied without a fuss. “Okay.”

fetched the water, Ida had finished

early, boss.” Ida took the glass from Byran and gave it to

genuinely thirsty, and she gulped down a couple of mouthfuls. “You and Chase are getting all secretive on me. You’re not even

behind your back like that. As for Chase, I only found out he

out a dry laugh. “And where did he move to?” Ellinor took another sip of water. “He’s got it all planned out, hasn’t he? Good for

she said, ‘Good for him, her tone was flat, but

since they were kids, could see she was angry. She pulled out her phone. “I’ll call

Ida headed off to the

feeling the same kind of pressure from his sister that he usually felt from

You’don

adult. He can handle his own marriage. You don’t need to

him a cool

felt a chill. “Uh… good, good. I’ll just go cut up some fruit for you.”

retreat to the