The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1683

Byran forced his voice to sound hoarse. I’m not sure. Maybe I aggravated my wound when I called you.”

Ida frowned at him. “Are you nuts? Why didn’t you use your uninjured arm to make the call?”

Byran looked hurt. “I was worried about you, so I didn’t really think about that.”

A muffled laugh came from the couch nearby, catching Ida’s attention. She looked over and noticed a middle-aged man sitting there.

McNeil couldn’t hold back his laughter after watching his stubborn son act so pitifully in front of a girl. He had missed a great career in acting.

Judging by his appearance, Ida guessed who he was and looked a little embarrassed. “You must be Mr. Howard. I’m sorry I didn’t notice you earlier.”

waved her off. “No worries; don’t mind me.

was a bit taken aback by his

“Ida, my wound hurts. Can you rub it a little? Your touch will

if he had lost his mind. “You’ve got a tear in your flesh.

Byran fell silent.

wanted her to show some concern, but he forgot about the nature of his

How embarrassing…

of your breaths, and I’d be

of his father. She forced a smile and

anything wrong, so what’s there to be embarrassed about? Ida, it really hurts.”

your wound has reopened. I think you might need stitches. Don’t move. I’ll get the doctor.” As she turned to leave, Byran realized his act was