The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 1768

Ellinor's lips curled into a sardonic smile. "If you're so concerned about your dad, shouldn't you be at the hospital? Why are you here?"

Byran, arms folded, replied, "Isn't it lunchtime? My brother is keeping an eye on our dad at the hospital, so I thought I'd step out and grab a bite with Ida. Sis, how about you join me at the hospital to check on Dad after lunch?"

Ellinor responded coldly, "No, thanks. He's your dad, not mine."

Byran pouted. "Ellinor, can't you just see him as an elderly man who could use some compassion?"

Ellinor laughed. "I'd rather use that time to care for stray cats and dogs. Why should I worry about a middle-aged man who's never experienced hardship?"

Caught off guard, Byran stammered, "Uh..."

After finishing the sushi Chase had fed her, Belinda chimed in. "Nice try, Byran. Don't think you can trick Ellinor into going to the hospital. Didn't you hear that we've planned to go wedding dress shopping together?"

Byran glanced at Belinda, choosing not to engage in a battle of wits with her. However, he couldn't help but worry about how he would explain things to his father at the hospital later.

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After lunch, the group made their way to Greenhaven's most famous high-end wedding dress shop.

With Belinda and Chase's wedding only two days away, there wasn't time for a custom gown. They would have to select an off-the-rack dress and have it altered.

Faced with an assortment of beautiful gowns, Belinda felt somewhat overwhelmed. If only she could clone herself and try them all on.

"Ellinor, which style do you think would suit me best? I love them all! The ones with a train, the mermaid cuts, and the ones with a full skirt."

Belinda clung to Ellinor's arm, struggling to decide.

Ida squinted at Belinda. "Would you marry someone like him?"

Belinda pondered for a moment. "Well... if I liked him, of course, I would. I'm even ready to marry Chase, who's quite a womanizer, so why should I fear Byran? He’s a true love warrior.”

Upon hearing Chase's name, Ida suddenly realized that Byran wasn't that bad. "You have a point."

"Hey, why are you two gossiping about me?"

Chase's voice suddenly interrupted their conversation. At the same moment, Belinda felt a pair of muscular arms wrap around her waist.

Belinda forced a smile. "No, no, we weren't talking about you. We were discussing Byran."

"Really?" Chase rested his chin on Belinda's shoulder and nuzzled her cheek. "But I distinctly heard you mention my name. I have a keen ear for when you call my name, so I wouldn't have misheard."