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 early

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?”

in

on outfits with Auntie, picking out what to wear to the wedding.”

daughter’s hair. “Good! Wait a minute…

answer, Veronica chimed in. “Chase and Belinda’s wedding. You

What?

incredulously at Veronica. It was like her face was screaming, ‘are you kidding?’

“Who’s getting married?”

an invitation to Ellinor. “See for yourself. Chase had this delivered this morning. The wedding is

as Veronica said, it was an invitation to Chase and

were moving

brows. “You didn’t know? Aren’t you and

said, “Keep an eye on the kids for me. I need to