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,

I’ve spoken to my brother. He doesn’t

with her eyes half-closed, continued to massage her

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

leaning

indifferent attitude, was frustrated and plonked himself down next to

so hard for us to be together forever, and you’re not saying

a sound. It was a

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

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

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