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.

to her room. The act was exhausting and

her bath, Ivy saw Balfour

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

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

replied with a “Sure,” and

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

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

the perfect wife in front

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

and he followed her

milk on the nightstand than Balfour pinned her

top of her rendering her

Ivy struggled in vain. The disparity in their strength was