The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2513

The hostess of today’s party, Alyssa, couldn’t afford to disappear from her own party for too long, especially since Dean, was still downstairs by himself.

“Granny, Granny-” Ivy leaned in and called out a few times. Alyssa hadn’t woken yet, and it wouldn’t do to let her keep sleeping on the couch-it was a surefire way to catch a chill.

“Hmm?” Alyssa finally opened her eyes, looking a bit disoriented as she took in her surroundings.

“Oh dear, I must be getting on in years to have nodded off like this.”

Ivy chuckled as she helped Alyssa sit up, while Balfour handed her a glass of water at just the right temperature.

“Alyssa, you’re just working too hard. From now on, let Balfour and me handle these things for you,” Ivy said with a smile that reassured Alyssa.

touched up her makeup, and the three finally made their way

us all here without a trace

out like a light on the sofa. If Ivy hadn’t woken me, I’d probably still be

this is Magnolia. Go on, say

with Magnolia, so she greeted Magnolia with extra politeness, which made Magnolia’s eyes crinkle with

lot too. Ivy, if Balfour ever gives you trouble, you come straight to me, and

her friend’s hand, saying, “Don’t you go getting ideas about my granddaughter-in-law. If you’re so fond of her, go

even better catch to show you,” Magnolia retorted. The two seniors were quick to start their playful banter, but within moments they were arm in arm, chatting away

had rarely seen Alyssa so

two old friends so engrossed in conversation, Balfour took Ivy’s hand and led her to another part of the party, picking

this happy. Has Magnolia been a