The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1249

Belinda snapped back to reality, glanced at Chase, and retorted impatiently. “Yes! Absolutely! I’m the kind of person who shows warmth to those who give me the cold shoulder. Are you happy now? I remember being enthusiastic toward you while you treated me like I was invisible. Do you have to make fun of me just to feel good?”

Chase choked on her words, then burst into laughter. “No, I’ve actually started to fall for you. Don’t be angry.”

Belinda’s face turned red in an instant.

What did he mean by that?

What on earth was this guy talking about?

Ida put down her utensils and stood up. “I’m full; you two carry on.”

With that she retreated to her room, leaving Belinda alone with a smirking Chase.

“…I should go check on Ellinor.”

to stand up and leave, but was

boss now, she wants some alone time today.”

sat back

“Relax I won’t bite. You barely ate anything; have some

him with surprise.

nodded. “Of course, you’ve already cooked for us: how can

eyebrow, curious. “Do

to lean in closer. “I don’t, so

close proximity and his tone made Belinda’s

doing the dishes. Eat up, or

but obediently picked up her utensils

patiently waited for her to

down, focusing on her food, trying to avoid eye contact with Chase because she knew she would inevitably

If it weren’t for that, she wouldn’t have fallen for

felt more like a tease, a game, but now it felt

quite put her finger on what was different.