The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2063

Balfour rubbed his fingertips, the lingering sensation of Ivy’s soft ears still echoing through his touch. He could not quite pinpoint what had come over him, only that he craved more.

“It was an accident, really. My hand just happened to brush against it.”

Ivy eyed him skeptically, her gaze questioning the sincerity of his poker face. “Really?”

His eyes darkened under her scrutiny. “What, you think I did it on purpose?”

Ivy fell silent.

not about to flatter herself that much!

not

after glance at Balfour, even in the

a sheepish smile, then quickly resumed her role as the victim. “Mrs. Howard, you’ve already made

now, and she needs to attend social events. As

one to play games. “A granddaughter-in-law of the Howard family hardly

heart. The bond between Ivy and Balfour isn’t something you can break, Giselle. How many times have you looked at Balfour? Has he ever returned even a single glance? Go back, Giselle.

or dismissed like a servant at will. Giselle clenched her fists, seething with

discussing something on a tablet. “Grandma, you’re back? Would you like some of the coffee I’ve just brewed?” Ivy offered, her smile beaming upon

favorite rose blend today, Ivy?” Alyssa