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 back to the party.

us all here without a trace of you,”

a couple of glasses of wine and I was out like a light on the sofa. If Ivy hadn’t woken me, I’d probably still

this is Magnolia. Go

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

to me, and I’ll set you up with a fine young man.” Ivy cast a

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

you,” Magnolia retorted. The two seniors were quick to start their playful banter, but within moments they were arm in arm,

seen Alyssa so

conversation, Balfour took Ivy’s hand and led her to another part of the

been a family friend for many years?” Ivy asked, sipping her