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.”

eyes deepened, “Darling, did your mother pass away when you were young, or did she

and she remained

stung. Why was she motherless since

her being kicked out, leading to her mother having to leave her and leaving her clueless about whether her mother was alive or

nudged Alyssa lightly, “Why did you ask that?

knew long

smile, “It’s fine, Grandma Alyssa. You just mistook

to her, “Here, Ellinor. Have some fruit first. We’ll have a simple lunch at home later. Dean has already ordered lots of fresh ingredients that are all delicious. You can leave after

as she was already here, Ellinor didn’t refuse,

heard from Dean that you’ve married into the Blanchet

nodded, “Yes,

family caused Alyssa to frown, “You’re such a good girl; why marry into their family? What a shame! Ellinor, if you were still single, Dean and I

two were a pair, always

smile, “I appreciate your and Grandpa Dean’s good intentions, but I’m doing well in the Blanchet family, so there’s no need for you to worry about my

huffed unhappily, “Look at that! The Blanchet family’s kid has married such a wonderful wife, while our grandchild can’t even get a