The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1769

Belinda’s cheeks flushed a vibrant pink. “What are you doing? Ms. Gipson and Ellinor are right here! Let go of me; behave yourself!”

Chase flashed her a cheeky grin. “It’s alright. They’re practically family. Have you picked out your wedding dress yet? Can I see?”

Belinda struggled to free herself from his grip. “Stop messing around!”

Ida glanced at Chase with an expression of nonchalance, then turned her attention back to Ellinor, heading over for a chat with her.

Chase, undeterred, carried on. “See? Ida knows when to give us space. No third wheeling for her.”

Belinda was mortified. “I knew I shouldn’t have let you come!”

Ellinor didn’t pay much attention to Chase and Belinda’s intimate banter. Instead, she chose to catch up with Ida about the recent happenings within Thaddeus’ company. As they chatted, her cell phone buzzed.

she saw

be him using a

man’s voice on the other end of the line, but a young girl’s familiar tone.

furrowed her brows as she tried to

you remember me? I’m Lea! You saved my mom. You’re her angel! We met in

Ellinor had already identified the voice, so she

couldn’t help but be a bit wary. “What do

you had some time this afternoon.

wanted to meet her?

current situation. She had no clue about their departure from home or Bertha’s intention to divorce

“If you’re here to express your

mom and I need to discuss something else with you.

be related to Marcus and