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!

entire encounter, Balfour had not spared a single glance

but steal glance after glance at Balfour,

yours.” Snapping back to reality, Giselle forced a sheepish smile, then quickly resumed her role as the victim. “Mrs.

she needs to attend social events. As her senior, I’ll take good care

games. “A granddaughter-in-law of the Howard family hardly needs

my piece today. I hope you take it to 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. This charade has gone on long enough, and

like a servant at will. Giselle clenched her fists, seething with anger, and it took all her willpower not to set the

on a tablet. “Grandma, you’re back? Would you like some of the coffee I’ve just brewed?” Ivy

it your favorite rose blend today,