Chapter 1973

“Alright then,” Ivy conceded, sliding out of the car with a sigh.

When she got out of the car, she misstepped and stumbled forward.

But Balfour was quick, catching her by the shoulders before she face–planted onto the sidewalk.

Once steady, Ivy looked up to find herself mere inches from Balfour’s gaze.

Suddenly, her heart was racing.

She hastily regained her balance and stepped back, putting some distance between them, and mumbled a flustered, “Thanks

“Focus,” Balfour replied, glancing at his now empty hand, his expression unreadable.

that moment of close contact. So close that she could

her heartbeat to slow

he might hear

with

“No, nothing.”

the car and, with Balfour

cleaned her wound, applied some ointment, and wrapped

room to find Balfour waiting, hands in

deep voice, “Does it still

much to begin with, but thanks for

ones had gone uncared for in the past. But Balfour’s concern felt like a rare comfort.

to say something more when his

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