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.

Alyssa had freshened up, Ivy touched up her makeup, and

girl wander off to? Left us all here without a trace of

me. Just 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 be sleeping,” Alyssa said

Magnolia. Go on, say hello,”

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

girl; she’s so 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

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

find an 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 like the

rarely seen

friends so engrossed in conversation, Balfour took Ivy’s hand and led her to

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