The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1623

Balfour paused for a long moment as a bitter smile curled at the corners of his mouth. “Perhaps you’re right. I’ve been weighing too much.”

Ellinor added, “If they are in love and want to step into marriage, could you bear to tear them apart?”

Balfour gazed thoughtfully at her. “As I’ve said before, if our family agrees, I won’t object.”

“If possible, put in a good word for them with the Howard family. Give them a chance.”

Balfour stared deeply into his sister’s eyes, ultimately nodding in agreement.

In the room, Ida removed her gold-rimmed glasses and placed them casually on the table. She then lounged on the couch, lightly massaging her temples.

enter the room, but he sensed that Ida was upset, so he didn’t dare get

Ida, I’ve spoken to my brother. He doesn’t object.”

to massage her temples,

sincerest intentions; what more do you want? I’ll talk to my family today. But we can’t get married right away because my brother hasn’t married yet. I’ll try to get them to agree to hold our engagement party first.”

lazily leaning back on

attitude, was frustrated and plonked himself down next to

hard for us to be together forever, and you’re not saying a word. It’s like I’m the only one invested

It was

her ambiguous laughter. His pent-up frustration flared.

opened her eyes, giving him a sideways glance. “Don’t you think you’re funny? You were making a fool of yourself by talking to your brother like that! If you don’t want to be laughed at, you shouldn’t have said

“I did that because I was afraid you’d leave me again. I wanted to tie you to me as soon as possible. Compared to you, what’s pride?

her cold