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.