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.

exhausting and far too sappy

Ivy saw Balfour coming in.

hair, she sat down on the edge of the bed. Her voice was light and detached, “Grandma and grandpa haven’t gone

he was, he usually slept in the guest room. They hardly spent any time

simply replied with a “Sure,” and headed for

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

a moment before sitting down beside her. “What was going on with

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

took a sip of her milk, ignoring him. His presence seemed to push her away. She stood up

silence, and he followed her into the room.

placed her milk on the nightstand than Balfour pinned

he was on top of her rendering her immobile. “What’s wrong with you?

The disparity in their strength