The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1942

After graduating from high school, Nolan and Ivy ended up at universities in different cities, and after that, they lost all contact.

Little did she know, her one-sided high school crush would resurface years later.

“Wow, it’s been ages since we last saw each other, huh?” Nolan asked casually, catching up on old times. “Back then, I heard you got into a decent college. So, how’s it going now? What have you been up to these days?”

Ivy could barely bring herself to look at him, unsure of how to explain that, following her graduation, her mother had requested her to remain at home and take care of her family, hindering her from pursuing a career.

So, since graduation, Ivy had never actually held down a job.

“It’s okay if you don’t wanna talk about it,” Nolan said, noting the shift in her demeanor, trying to break the awkward silence. “When I spotted you from afar, I was actually kind of shocked. I thought I was seeing things! That guy who was just chatting you up, he’s known around Greenhaven as a bit of a playboy. Do you know him?”

He didn’t press further, allowing Ivy to breathe a sigh of relief. “I don’t know him, and I can’t figure out why he wouldn’t leave me alone.”

“Come on, it’s obviously ’cause you’re gorgeous,” Nolan chuckled softly.

gaze shot up, her

just call her

warm, and a smile she couldn’t contain tugged at her lips, “You’re giving me too much credit, Nolan. Everyone’s all dolled

been beautiful; you just keep your head down, not letting people see it,” Nolan leaned in, closing the distance between them slightly, “Don’t you

and her mind wandered back to their high

was a class performance, and she was cast as a maid, which was

never been on stage before and lacked confidence, especially after being belittled at home.

first told her, “Be confident.

imagined that after all these years, she would see Nolan

what brings you here?”

earlier seemed to hold Nolan in high regard. It

for a birthday bash. And you? Do you know the

how to respond. She couldn’t possibly tell