The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 1583

Bartlett understood what she meant. She wouldn't even message him when she got home. All he could do was give a bitter smile and sigh. He watched her and the kids get in the car and drive away.

The car was already far away when Chase's arm landed on Bartlett's shoulder. "Let's go, Mr. Rex. I'll take you home."

Bartlett snapped back to reality and gave him a small smile. "Well, I hate to impose and act as a third wheel for you two."

Chase glanced at Belinda, who was already blushing in the passenger seat, as his smile deepened.

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When Ellinor arrived at the Blanchet Villa with the kids, Marissa Blanchet was already waiting in the living room.

"Ellinor, why are you home so late today? Dinner's ready. We were just waiting for you. I'll have the kitchen warm up the food. You go get the kids washed up and ready for dinner."

Veronica was also at home. She came over to help with the kids.

"Grandma, you and Grandpa go ahead and eat. I'll eat later. Veronica, can you take the kids to eat with Grandpa and Grandma while I go upstairs? I have some things to take care of."

Veronica nodded. "Sure!"

The kids were all well-behaved, and even though they weren't hungry, they followed their aunt to join their great-grandparents for dinner.

Ellinor rushed upstairs.

After watching her granddaughter-in-law's retreating figure, Marissa couldn't help but worry, "What's gotten into Ellinor lately? She seems so distracted."

Veronica also looked at the hurried steps of her sister-in-law and comforted her grandma. "It must be because she's busy at work. Grandma, don't worry; Ellinor is very capable. Nothing is too much for her."

Marissa sighed with concern. "Oh, poor Ellinor."