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

to my brother. He doesn’t object.”

her eyes half-closed, continued to massage

few steps closer. “Ida, you’re not angry again, are you? I’ve shown 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 first.”

lazily leaning back on

seeing her indifferent attitude, was frustrated and plonked himself down next to

with that 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

Ida made a sound. It was a soft

His pent-up frustration flared. “What are you laughing

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

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