The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1606

Marcus’ brow furrowed in thought. “Your grandmother’s painting? How’d you come across it?”

“Auntie Lea gave it to me. She said it was drawn by her art teacher. I noticed the signature matched Grandma’s, so I thought I’d keep it to give to Mommy. Mommy lost her mother when she was young and thought Grandma had long passed away. She’ll be so surprised to see this painting.”

Marcus squinted at the painting. “If it’s something she’d appreciate, keep it safe, and we can give it to her next time we meet.”

Adrian nodded vigorously. “I will!”

Marcus tousled Adrian’s hair. “Remember, don’t talk about your mom here, okay?”

Adrian understood Marcus’ point. Although he was a bit upset about not being able to mention his mom, he obediently agreed.

Ellinor returned to the Blanchet Villa.

Her three little ones rushed towards her.

did you go

ever the fair-minded mother, squatted down and embraced her children. “Mommy went to meet a friend. Did you three behave yourselves at home? Did you obey Auntie and eat your breakfast?”

nodded in sync. “We did!”

After breakfast, we tried on outfits with Auntie, picking out

a minute… wedding clothes? Whose wedding are

chimed in. “Chase and

What?

up, looking incredulously at Veronica. It was like

“Who’s getting married?”

Ellinor. “See for yourself. Chase had this delivered this morning.

it was an invitation to Chase and Belinda’s wedding, with a picture

were moving so

the surprise on Ellinor’s face, Veronica furrowed her brows. “You didn’t know? Aren’t you and

stared at the invitation for a moment, not answering Veronica’s question. She looked up and said, “Keep an eye on the kids for