The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 1244

After Belinda finished cooking, Chase started helping Belinda with the dishes, getting ready to dig in.

Byran, starving like a wolf, went into the room to drag Ida out to eat.

Belinda, hands freshly washed, came out of the kitchen to see Ida and Byran sitting side by side, with Chase sitting across from them and an empty seat beside him.

Chase was looking at her, grinning like a Cheshire cat, as if he were waiting for her to take the empty seat.

The only other seat was at the head of the table.

She wasn't keen on sitting next to Chase, but a guest couldn't just take the host's seat, right?

So, she ditched the idea of sitting there, didn't move a muscle, and asked, "Where's Ellinor?"

Ida responded. "She said she wasn't hungry and would eat later."

Belinda frowned. "No can do. The food will get cold. I'll fetch her."

With that, she pivoted and headed to Ellinor's room.

Rapping on the door, Belinda walked in to find Ellinor in bed, engrossed in a thick book.

"Auntie... I mean, Ellinor, it's time to eat! You can read after we're done, let's eat first."

Ellinor glanced at her. "I'm not hungry yet; you guys go ahead."

Belinda said sternly, "That's not on! You're pregnant now, so you need to eat properly! Think about the baby, if not yourself!"

But Ellinor wasn't phased. "I know what's best for my baby. Skipping one meal won't do any harm. I just need some alone time, so can you please leave?"