The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1768

Ellinor’s lips curled into a sardonic smile. “If you’re so concerned about your dad, shouldn’t you be at the hospital? Why are you here?”

Byran, arms folded, replied, “Isn’t it lunchtime? My brother is keeping an eye on our dad at the hospital, so I thought I’d step out and grab a bite with Ida. Sis, how about you join me at the hospital to check on Dad after lunch?”

Ellinor responded coldly, “No, thanks. He’s your dad, not mine.”

Byran pouted. “Ellinor, can’t you just see him as an elderly man who could use some compassion?”

Ellinor laughed. “I’d rather use that time to care for stray cats and dogs. Why should I worry about a middle-aged man who’s never experienced hardship?”

Caught off guard, Byran stammered, “Uh…”

After finishing the sushi Chase had fed her, Belinda chimed in. “Nice try, Byran. Don’t think you can trick Ellinor into going to the hospital. Didn’t you hear that we’ve planned to go wedding dress shopping together?”

not to engage in a battle of wits with her. However, he couldn’t help but worry about how he would explain things

made their way to Greenhaven’s most famous high-end wedding dress

away, there wasn’t time for a custom gown. They would have to select an off-the-rack dress

an assortment of beautiful gowns, Belinda felt somewhat overwhelmed. If only she could clone herself and try them all

me best? I love them all! The ones with a train, the

clung to Ellinor’s arm, struggling to decide.

“Your figure would look great

it hard to make a decision and turned to Ida, who was standing nearby.

think?

romantic, looked at the sea of white gowns with a lack of interest that was unusual

and rubbed her temple. “Don’t ask me; you should ask

of Byran,

followed Ida’s gaze and saw Byran holding a dress and comparing it with her from a distance. He looked more serious than when he was

at the amusing sight and whispered to Ida, “Honestly, Ms. Gipson, have you ever considered marrying that guy? He seems pretty serious