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.

last time,” Ivy said before hanging up.

might be pretending to be guilty, Ivy chose to help Tessa one final time. As a daughter, she decided this would be the last time she did her duty,

that evening, Clara texted her with the details for the meeting. It was set for the next day. The urgency was

As she was leaving, she bumped into Balfour, who

just sending some milk to Grandma

and entered his room,

uneasy. “I’ve taken a shower, so I’ll just crash on the couch.”

stretching out on the bed himself,

the memory, “I don’t think it’s necessary, I’d

no interest in touching

the bed, maintaining

was sober was far different from the last time