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.

she was not about to flatter herself that much!

the entire encounter, Balfour had not spared a single

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

look, just look openly. No matter 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,

and she needs to attend

not one to play games. “A granddaughter-in-law of the Howard family

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

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

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,

favorite rose blend today, Ivy?” Alyssa