The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2024

As Ivy met Balfour’s unwavering gaze, a seed of belief began to sprout in her mind after what felt like the hundredth explanation from him. Maybe he truly was here for her.

With that realization, the frustration that had been suffocating her heart dissipated, replaced by a flurry of shyness.

She started to sense that their relationship was not quite what it used to be.

“Ready to chat now?” Balfour leaned in slightly, a crooked smile on his lips. “Missed lunch, didn’t you?”

Ivy had not felt hungry until he mentioned it, but suddenly, her stomach echoed with emptiness. She nodded. “Yeah, I could eat.”

Balfour glanced at his watch. “It’s way past noon. I skipped lunch, too. How about we grab something before going home?”

Ivy fought to keep her grin at bay, turning away before letting her smile burst forth, her cheeks blooming with

sweeter significance. Without it, she might never have known to what lengths

phone, Balfour called his driver, instructing him to swing by and take them to a lunch.

driver was the epitome of professionalism, swiftly getting the car and

place looks pricey, doesn’t it?” Ivy could not help but remark

by a friend who never charged him a dime. He had not really considered the actual cost – it was never

delicious, it’s worth it,” Balfour responded casually, taking her hand

Ivy could protest, she found herself

down at their intertwined hands, her mind a whirlwind of thoughts, especially considering his support earlier that

favorites when he remembered Ivy’s presence and handed her the menu. “What would