The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1623

Balfour paused for a long moment as a bitter smile curled at the corners of his mouth. “Perhaps you’re right. I’ve been weighing too much.”

Ellinor added, “If they are in love and want to step into marriage, could you bear to tear them apart?”

Balfour gazed thoughtfully at her. “As I’ve said before, if our family agrees, I won’t object.”

“If possible, put in a good word for them with the Howard family. Give them a chance.”

Balfour stared deeply into his sister’s eyes, ultimately nodding in agreement.

In the room, Ida removed her gold-rimmed glasses and placed them casually on the table. She then lounged on the couch, lightly massaging her temples.

room, but he sensed that Ida was upset, so he

spoken to my brother. He doesn’t

half-closed, continued to massage her

my sincerest intentions; what more do you want? I’ll talk to my family today. But we can’t get married right away because my brother hasn’t married yet. I’ll try to get them to agree to hold our engagement party

remained silent, lazily leaning back

frustrated and plonked

attitude? What are you thinking? Say something! I’m fighting so hard for us to be together

made a sound. It was

flared. “What are you

yourself by talking to your brother like that! If you don’t want to

became defiant. “I did that because I was afraid you’d leave me again. I wanted to