The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1897

This was not so much a question as it was an announcement.

Meanwhile, at the Howard Mansion.

The Howards now knew that Ellinor was their long-lost granddaughter, Pearl. However, due to a past case of mistaken identity, their daughter-in-law, Marlinie, and granddaughter Pearl had led difficult lives. The Howards were hesitant to ask Ellinor to rejoin the family. They felt fortunate to even be allowed to attend her wedding!

Any animosity between the Howards and the Blanchets was ancient history. The Howards had no right to interfere with the happiness that Pearl had finally found. If Pearl wished to marry into the Blanchets, that was fine, but if they ever dared to mistreat Pearl, then the Howards would absolutely not stand for it. They would be the staunchest supporters of their granddaughter!

After Marlinie was discharged from the hospital, she returned to her parents’ home. Today, she attended her daughter’s wedding with her family. When she made her speech, she was moved to tears. She bestowed all the blessings she could think of on her daughter, hoping that she would live a life of happiness, health, and prosperity.

wiped her tears, and assured her

Her friend,

marrying the man she loves. That’s a good thing. You’re ruining your

sad. I’m just so moved! My little Pearl has finally found

it’s wonderful. They’ve

to wipe her tears, and asked about her friend’s life, “Bertha, how

years. It’s not too long. I can wait for him. It’ll do him good to change his attitude while he’s in there. When he gets out, we’ll live a quiet life!”

then gave a bittersweet yet relieved smile. She opened her arms and gave her friend a

hugging Bertha, Marlinie caught sight of McNeil from the Howard table getting up and heading her

that man coming over

just remembered something. Let’s catch up over coffee sometime later. We can talk more then!”

and ran off as if