The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 2513

The hostess of today's party, Alyssa, couldn't afford to disappear from her own party for too long, especially since Dean, was still downstairs by himself.

"Granny, Granny—" Ivy leaned in and called out a few times. Alyssa hadn't woken yet, and it wouldn't do to let her keep sleeping on the couch—it was a surefire way to catch a chill.

"Hmm?" Alyssa finally opened her eyes, looking a bit disoriented as she took in her surroundings.

"Oh dear, I must be getting on in years to have nodded off like this."

Ivy chuckled as she helped Alyssa sit up, while Balfour handed her a glass of water at just the right temperature.

"Alyssa, you're just working too hard. From now on, let Balfour and me handle these things for you," Ivy said with a smile that reassured Alyssa.

After Alyssa had freshened up, Ivy touched up her makeup, and the three finally made their way back to the party.

"Where did our birthday girl wander off to? Left us all here without a trace of you," joked Magnolia, Alyssa's friend of many years.

"It's nothing but the years catching up with me. Just a couple of glasses of wine and I was out like a light on the sofa. If Ivy hadn't woken me, I'd probably still be sleeping," Alyssa said with a laugh.

"Ivy, dear, this is Magnolia. Go on, say hello," Alyssa urged.

It was Ivy's first encounter with Magnolia, so she greeted Magnolia with extra politeness, which made Magnolia's eyes crinkle with joy.

"No wonder you're so fond of this girl; she's so sweet. I like her a lot too. Ivy, if Balfour ever gives you trouble, you come straight to me, and I'll set you up with a fine young man."