The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1976

Ivy’s attitude towards Balfour now was a stark contrast to the disinterested figure who’d stood by the door earlier.

Balfour gazed at her with probing eyes, wondering what happened to her.

Catching his look, Ivy felt a twinge of nervousness, “What’s wrong, honey? You don’t like the dish?”

“I love it.” Balfour replied, spearing a forkful from his plate and taking a mouthful.

The show must go on in front of his grandparents.

Throughout the meal, Ivy played the part of the doting wife, constantly serving Balfour’s plate with zeal.

Regardless of what she picked, he accepted it without complaint, even though there were. a few dishes he wasn’t fond of.

At first, Alyssa suspected they might be having a spat, but seeing them interact so pleasantly eased her worries.

was exhausting and far too

from her bath, Ivy saw

edge of the bed. Her voice was light and detached, “Grandma

And even when he was, he usually slept in the guest room. They hardly

a “Sure,” and headed for the shower.

out, Ivy was on the balcony with a glass of milk placed on the small table in front of her.

lonely figure for a moment before sitting down beside her. “What was going on with you

her role as the perfect wife in front of his grandparents, Balfour could

of her milk, ignoring him. His presence seemed to push her away. She stood up and headed back

silence, and

sooner had Ivy placed her milk on the nightstand than Balfour pinned her

of her rendering her immobile. “What’s wrong with

go!” Ivy struggled in vain. The disparity in