The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 783

Ellinor modestly shook her head, “It’s what I should do. You and Grandpa Dean are giving me too much credit.”

Alyssa was quite taken by this young girl’s manners and humility Smiling kindly, she asked, “Ellinor, how old are you this year?”

Ellinor replied in a soft voice. “I’m twenty”

Alyssa pondered for a moment, her fingers moving as if she were calculating something, then asked again, “When’s your birthday?”

Ellinor paused briefly, a hint of wariness seeping into her heart. Why was Alyssa suddenly interested in her birthday? Had she noticed something?

After a moment of thought, she responded calmly and naturally. After my mother passed away, no one celebrated my birthday, so even I’m not sure when exactly it is.”

“Darling, did your mother pass away when you were young, or did she leave and never

and she

questions stung. Why was she motherless

to her mother and her being kicked out, leading to her

tugged at Dean’s heartstrings. He nudged Alyssa lightly, “Why did you ask that?

You just reminded me of a child I knew long ago, so I asked a few too many questions. If I’ve

gave a placid smile, “It’s fine, Grandma Alyssa.

piece of apple from the fruit plate and handed it to her, “Here, Ellinor. Have some fruit first. We’ll have a simple lunch at home later. Dean has already

was already here, Ellinor didn’t refuse,

Ellinor. I heard from Dean that you’ve married into

nodded, “Yes, I

such a good girl; why marry into their family? What a shame! Ellinor, if

two were a pair, always playing

well in the Blanchet family, so there’s no need for

Blanchet family’s kid has married such a wonderful wife, while our grandchild can’t even get a