The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 1880

Byran gently helped his father to his feet, matching his pace as they moved towards the room door.

As they passed by Ida, Byran leaned closer and whispered, "I'm going to take my dad to the car outside. I'll be back for you; wait for me!"

After a slight nod from Ida, she turned her attention back to her companions, readjusting her gold-rimmed glasses as she continued her conversation with Chase and Belinda.

Once Byran and his father had left the room, Chase burst into laughter and teased, "Ida, it looks like Byran is quite smitten with you. Have you considered catching up with us and stepping into the realm of wedded bliss?"

As he spoke, Chase's arm was draped around Belinda, both of them radiating happiness and love.

Ida rolled her eyes at Chase, "Is this really the time to be making jokes? Our Boss has just woken up from a serious accident, and you think it's funny?"

Chase sobered up a bit, "You're misunderstanding me! I just wanted to lighten the mood a bit."

Ida ignored him, turning to Belinda with a sympathetic look, "You really drew the short straw marrying this guy."

Belinda simply shrugged, "What can I do? I had to take him off the marriage market to save other women from his shenanigans."

Ida patted Belinda's shoulder, "Sisterhood, right?"

At this, Chase pulled Belinda into a corner. "What are you two talking about? You had to 'take me off the marriage market'? How much of a sacrifice was that, huh?"