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.

freshened up, Ivy touched up her makeup, and the

Left us all here without a

like a light on the

dear, this is Magnolia. Go on, say

first encounter with Magnolia, so she greeted Magnolia with

sweet. I like her a lot too. Ivy, if Balfour ever gives you trouble, you come straight to me, and I’ll set you up with a fine young man.” Ivy cast a help-seeking glance back at Balfour, who chuckled, “Magnolia always

you’re so fond of her, go find one of your own!

seniors were quick to

seen Alyssa

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

been a family friend for many