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.

dinner, Ivy excused herself and retreated to her room. The act was exhausting

Ivy saw Balfour

light and detached, “Grandma and grandpa haven’t gone to their room yet. You should probably head back to the guest room later.”

usually slept in the guest room. They hardly spent any time together in

simply replied with a “Sure,” and headed for the shower.

Ivy was on the balcony with a glass of milk

a moment before sitting down beside her. “What

as the perfect wife in front of

of her milk, ignoring him. His presence seemed to push her away. She stood

her silence, and he followed her

milk on the nightstand than

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

in vain. The disparity in their