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.

and retreated to her room. The act was exhausting and

bath, Ivy

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

when he was, he usually slept in the guest room. They hardly spent any time together in the same space.

with a “Sure,” and headed for the

Ivy was on the balcony with a glass

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

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

ignoring him. His presence seemed to push her

her silence, and he

on the nightstand than Balfour

react, he was on top of her rendering her

The disparity in their strength was too great.