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.

sensed that Ida was upset, so he didn’t dare get too close.

Ida, I’ve spoken to my brother.

eyes half-closed, continued to massage her temples, ignoring

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

leaning back on the

her indifferent attitude, was frustrated and plonked

attitude? What are you thinking? Say something! I’m fighting so hard for us to be together forever, and you’re not saying a word. It’s like I’m the

made a sound. It was

her ambiguous laughter. His pent-up frustration flared. “What are

you’re funny? You were making a fool of yourself by talking to your brother like

again. I wanted to tie you to me as soon as possible. Compared to you, what’s pride? I