The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1681

McNeil’s mind snapped back into focus as he turned his gaze towards Bryan, who was chuckling at something on his phone. His cheeks turned a rosy red. “Who’s that from?” He probed.

Startled, Bryan stood up and cleared his throat. “Ah, Dad, give me a moment. I need to return a call to a friend. I’ll be back to continue our chat in a bit.” Without waiting for his father’s response, he swiftly exited the room, phone in hand.

McNeil, being a man of experience, could tell that his youngest son was head over heels for someone.

Even Bryan had someone special, yet Balfour, his eldest, lived like a monk. A grown man of thirty who had never been seen with a girlfriend was a bit troubling. Perhaps the failure of his own marriage had influenced Balfour’s views on love, making him indifferent towards it.

Sigh.

Once out of the hospital room, Bryan asked the security guard to keep an eye on the door and walked towards a quieter spot to make his call.

It was a text from Ida, asking about his father’s condition. The fact that she cared for his family’s affairs delighted him. It felt like she was genuinely concerned about him. After a few rings, Ida picked up. She barely managed a “Hello” before Bryan blurted out, “Ida, I miss you so much!”

Ida, who had intended to inquire about McNeil’s condition, was taken aback by Bryan’s confession and fell silent.

tone, she could tell that Mr. Howard was

speak after a few moments of silence passed. “Ida, say

glasses, Ida replied, “What should

“Say you miss me

is okay with your family, I’m relieved. Stay home and take care.”

that, she was about to hang up.

Bryan quickly intervened. “Wait! Ida, don’t hang up.”

“Anything else?”

the hospital and was desperate to meet her, Bryan concocted a little white lie. “Ida, I got hurt. Can you come to the hospital to

got

Bryan replied, “I hurt my arm. It

“How did

my dad attempted suicide? I accidentally got scratched while

“Which hospital?”