The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1927

“Alright, nice!” Alyssa chuckled heartily, suddenly feeling a surge of appetite wash over her.

After scarfing down her breakfast, Ivy glanced at the clock, realizing it was nearly time to head out. “Grandma, Grandpa, I’m going to meet up with my sister today; she’s got a friend she wants me to meet, so I’ll be stepping out for a bit.” Alyssa’s maternal instincts kicked in, “Do you need Grandma to arrange someone to go along with you, sweetheart?” Shaking her head with a smile, Ivy reassured her, “No need, Grandma. I can handle it.”

Not insist on her suggestion, Alyssa made sure a car was arranged and, after a few words of advice, let Ivy go on her way.

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Settling into the car, Ivy felt a tangle of emotions. It had been a while since she had last encountered her family, and she couldn’t help but wonder what it would be like to see them again.

Upon arriving at the designated spot, Ivy stepped out of the car but didn’t see anyone from her family in front of the country club.

She dialed up her mom, “Mom, I’m here. Where are you at?”

“Oh, Ivy, we’re stuck in traffic. Might be a little while to get there! You go on in; we’re almost there,” Tessa’s voice sounded flustered and rushed.

been to a place like this before. I’ll just wait for you. I don’t even know the owner; it wouldn’t be right for

honey, it’s already the time for our appointment now. It’d be terribly rude to stand them up. Please, just go in first. We’ll be right there. You said you’d help Mom

a deep breath to steady her nerves, Ivy

Ivy faced the grand entrance of the country club with

situation felt off to her, and it

walk in. This was the last time, and after this, she’d cut all ties with her family!

into the country club, Ivy located the private room number Tessa had sent her,

a portly middle-aged man, Vincent, the man Tessa mentioned who had a beef with Clara. The same man Clara had nearly

said cautiously as she stood at the doorway, greeting him

approached Ivy, eyeing her appreciatively. “So, you’re Clara’s little sister, huh? Gotta

down to her chest. “And what a figure, too!”

chosen a loose-fitting outfit for the day, wondered where on earth he got the impression her figure was anything to

she suggested,/Vincent, my family should be here shortly. I think I’d rather wait outside for them, then

turned to leave.