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.

is the last time,” Ivy said

help Tessa one final time. As a daughter, she decided this would be the last time she did her

It was set for the next day. The urgency was palpable; Clara couldn’t

Dean and Alyssa. As she was leaving, she bumped into Balfour, who

some milk to Grandma and Grandpa,”

nodded and entered his room, with

with him still made Ivy uneasy.

stretching out on the bed himself, “After

reddened at the memory, “I don’t think it’s necessary,

come visit us sometime. Relax, I’ve got no interest in

bed, maintaining a careful distance from Balfour. She slept on the very edge

from the last

morning, Ivy felt stiff and

descended the stairs to find