The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 1844

Balfour received a scolding from his sister, which promptly put him in line, though he still shot her a playful tease. "The guy just came back, and you’ve started taking his side already?"

Ellinor snorted. "He's my husband; if I don't defend him, who will?"

Balfour chuckled at his sister's feisty response. He was relieved to see her in good spirits. "Okay, okay! I won't dare speak ill of Mr. Blanchet anymore. Only words of praise from now on, is that acceptable?"

Ellinor grunted in agreement. "You better not harass him."

Balfour felt unfairly accused. "My dear sister, you have too high an opinion of me. I've never been able to get the better of him; he's always been the one to pull the rug out from under me."

"Well, then you need to pull up your socks!" Ellinor fired back at him.

This made Balfour laugh. "You ungrateful little thing! You really are choosing your husband over your brother. I want to pay you a visit and check on my beloved brother-in-law in passing. How does that sound?"

Ellinor contemplated it before declining. "Not now, some other time. I'll set aside time for you to treat him to a meal."

Balfour twisted his mouth. "Why so harsh, sis? I need to ask for permission to invite him out to dinner?"

Ellinor raised an eyebrow. "Of course! If you don't want to, then forget it. We are quite busy lately anyway."

Balfour quickly acquiesced. "No, no, I'd love to! Thank you in advance for your generosity. I am at your disposal."

A small smile appeared on Ellinor’s face. "Great! Wait for my call."

With that, she hung up.

On the other end of the line.