The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1926

Finn didn’t love her; marrying her was a matter of convenience, securing a housewife who could keep the household running smoothly.

But Tessa knew she wasn’t unique in this predicament; there were plenty of women in her shoes. This gnawing fear that Finn might one day divorce her kept her on constant edge.

In a move of calculated sacrifice, she chose to leverage her daughter, Ivy, to cement her own status as Mrs. Dunhill,

“What do you want me to do?” Ivy knew her mother wouldn’t reach out without reasons. Tessa’s call must have had a

motive.

Tessa let out a weary sigh, “Could you accompany your sister to meet with that boss? Just once, a little chat to clear the air. Once this is sorted, I promise, I won’t bother you again.”

As expected, Tessa was here on account of that issue.

last time,” Ivy said before hanging

As a daughter, she decided this would be the last time she did her duty, no more after

evening, Clara texted her with the details for the meeting. It was set for the

Alyssa. As she was leaving, she bumped into Balfour, who was on his way back

some milk to Grandma and Grandpa,”

his room, with Ivy following.

still made Ivy uneasy. “I’ve taken

the bed himself, “After all we had slept together before.”

at the memory, “I don’t think it’s necessary, I’d rather…”

no interest in touching you,” Balfour said, closing

and gingerly lay down on the bed, maintaining a careful distance from Balfour. She slept on the very edge to avoid touching him.

an uneasy night; sharing a bed when she was sober was far different from the

morning, Ivy felt stiff and

clothes, she descended the stairs to find the elders having breakfast in the dining