The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2058

Alyssa was hell-bent on making sure that every dish Giselle tucked into tonight was handpicked by Ivy to drill into that uppity woman’s head just how much clout Ivy had in the Howard family!

Ivy mulled it over, not the least bit stiff around Grandma, and suggested outright, “How about we go for a hearty soup? I heard Grandpa coughing the other day, so maybe a nice fish chowder will build him up. And for dessert, let’s keep it light – a little apple and cinnamon compote for each of us would be perfect. Grandma, would that be okay?”

Alyssa could not help but beam with pride, watching Ivy being so thoughtful, putting her and the old man first.

“Of course, that’s fine, darling. Knowing you’re looking out for him like this, your grandpa would be over the moon.”

A blush crept onto Ivy’s cheeks, making her look all the more endearing. “Grandma, it’s only right that I care for you and Grandpa!” Alyssa’s fondness for her granddaughter-in-law grew with each glance. “As long as you two are happy, your grandpa and I can rest easy when our time comes.”

Ivy quickly clasped her hand. “Grandma, don’t talk like that! Ptooey! Those are not the kind of words we should be saying!”

A sudden regret followed her act of anxiously spitting out the words. “Grandma, I didn’t mean to be unhygienic…”

Alyssa’s hearty laughter echoed from the kitchen. “You silly girl!”

it loud and clear in the living

always seemed so down-to-earth, but around her, she turned

her neck, trying to catch a glimpse of the warmth she was missing, her smile almost frozen in place, while Balfour

Balfour abruptly stood up, showing his impatience

jump on a video call for work, Giselle. You sit

Mr. Howard,” Quinton did not even givé Giselle a second glance as they ascended the

only Giselle, who took her frustration out on a nearby throw pillow, thumping it hard. Her commotion did not go unnoticed; a maid hurried over to check on the noise.

a strained smile, Giselle picked up the pillow she had knocked to the floor and patted it down, “Oops,

maid just nodded and walked away, showing little concern for this particular guest.

the maid turned her back, Giselle’s face darkened. Even the servant was looking down on her? She would bet her bottom dollar

world would be better off without her!”

the study.

right away. His long, strong fingers tapped lightly on the surface, his silence

felt the air grow thick