The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1900

The moment the young lady, brought by her parents for a blind date, laid eyes on Balfour, she was stunned by his charm. Blushing, she stood up, shyly extending a hand towards him.

“Hi, I’m Alexa.”

“Hello, please sit,” Balfour responded, simply nodding without taking her hand.

Alexa felt awkward, sheepishly withdrawing her hand that had been hanging in mid-air and gingerly sitting back down.

Dean and Alyssa, exchanged a look, both exasperated with their grandson’s lack of social grace. How could he make the poor girl feel so uncomfortable? Balfour sat alone on an armchair, engaging in sporadic conversation with the guests. His demeanor was polite yet aloof, neither warm nor cold, until the visitors realized there was no chance and made an excuse to leave.

After the guests left, Dean and Alyssa turned to their grandson, glaring at him. Alyssa Howard said in frustration, “Balfour! You really need to learn how to interact with women. She was a nice girl! You could at least give her a smile!”

I’m not planning on getting married right now. You and

married? When do you plan to? Going to stay a bachelor forever? You’re in your thirties; you’re not

“I think my current lifestyle is great, so

you…” Alyssa suddenly clutched her

grandmother’s distress, Balfour quickly stood up to help her, “Granny, are you okay? Quick, get her

refused, “I don’t need medicine!

heart condition, and you need to

at him resentfully, “Your bachelorhood is my greatest worry, and no medicine can cure that! Balfour, if you don’t want us to set you up, fine. But within a month, you must bring home a decent woman. If you don’t, I’ll stop taking my medicine

in exasperation, “Granny,

bothering with this stubborn boy until he brings home a bride.” Dean helped his wife to their room, giving his grandson a disappointed look, “Hmph, go ahead and upset your grandmother!” Watching his grandparents’ stubborn retreating backs, Balfour

The next night.

the evening fell over Greenhaven,