The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1999

Chapter 1999

On the other side of town, after sharing a hearty meal, Balfour dropped Ivy off at the Howard Mansion.

As Ivy stepped out of the car, she noticed Balfour made no move to follow. She turned back and asked, “You’re… not getting off?”

“I’ve got some stuff to handle,” he said with a hint of an apology in his voice.

Disappointment flickered across Ivy’s face, a bittersweet taste lingering unsaid on her tongue.

He’s probably off to see Giselle, isn’t he?

Reading her expression, Balfour offered a wry smile, “I’ve been out of the office all day; there’s a pile of work waiting for me. Can’t afford to slack off.”

“Oh, you’re heading to the office?” Ivy’s spirits lifted, a smile breaking like dawn across her face. “Well, don’t work too late, okay? The Howard family’s rolling in dough already; you don’t need to hustle that hard. Remember, health comes first.”

and practically bounced

Balfour’s gaze softened involuntarily.

such a lively young woman around the

grandparents chuckling and in high spirits every day.

these thoughts, Balfour shook off his reverie and drove off towards his corporate battlefield.

day she scalded her arm, Tessa had been

days, and although Finn’s attitude left much to

so quickly. But

particularly got up with the sun, determined to make a splendid breakfast for the family.

and flipped pancakes, she couldn’t help but drift her thoughts to Ivy. They used to split the chores between them, but now with Ivy gone, it was all on

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