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.

about to flatter herself

the entire encounter, Balfour had not spared a single glance at

the other hand, Giselle could not help but steal glance after glance at Balfour, even in the presence

how much you yearn for them, some things will never be yours.” Snapping back to reality, Giselle forced a sheepish smile, then quickly resumed her role as the victim. “Mrs. Howard, you’ve already made up your mind about me. No explanation will

now, and she needs to attend social events. As her senior, I’ll

“A granddaughter-in-law of

have you looked at Balfour? Has he ever returned even a single glance? Go back, Giselle.

someone to be summoned or dismissed like a servant at will.

huddled together, their heads close, 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 seeing

favorite rose blend today, Ivy?” Alyssa