The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1926

Finn didn’t love her; marrying her was a matter of convenience, securing a housewife who could keep the household running smoothly.

But Tessa knew she wasn’t unique in this predicament; there were plenty of women in her shoes. This gnawing fear that Finn might one day divorce her kept her on constant edge.

In a move of calculated sacrifice, she chose to leverage her daughter, Ivy, to cement her own status as Mrs. Dunhill,

“What do you want me to do?” Ivy knew her mother wouldn’t reach out without reasons. Tessa’s call must have had a

motive.

Tessa let out a weary sigh, “Could you accompany your sister to meet with that boss? Just once, a little chat to clear the air. Once this is sorted, I promise, I won’t bother you again.”

As expected, Tessa was here on account of that issue.

is the last time,” Ivy said before hanging up.

Ivy chose to help Tessa one final time. As a daughter, she decided this would be the last time she did her duty, no more

with the details for the meeting. It was set for

didn’t respond to the message but went on to deliver milk to Dean and Alyssa. As she was leaving, she bumped into Balfour, who

to Grandma and Grandpa,” she

entered his

uneasy. “I’ve taken a shower, so I’ll just crash

on the bed himself, “After all we had

the memory, “I don’t think it’s

come visit us sometime. Relax, I’ve got no interest in touching you,”

with little choice, Ivy bit her lip and gingerly lay down on the bed, maintaining a careful distance from Balfour. She slept on the very edge

she was sober was far different from the last time when she had been drunk. She spent the night