The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2056

Was this woman really trying to push him into the arms of another?

Did she not have a heart?

Balfour’s mood soured as he approached Ivy with a stern face, “Yes, Giselle and I go way back, and I’ve explained everything to you. Your persistent distrust leaves me with nothing more to say. Ivy, don’t forget who you are. Do what you’re supposed to, and don’t give us away in front of Grandma and Grandpa. Play your part well!”

Ivy’s hand froze mid-stroke through her hair, followed by a wry smile. “Rest assured, Mr. Howard, when have I ever disappointed you in playing the role of your wife? But don’t get so distracted by Giselle that you’re the one who slips up in front of Grandma.” “Sassy as always; it seems that’s the only thing you’re good at with me!” Balfour suddenly leaned in, pinching Ivy’s chin. His fingertips felt the softness of her skin, and the fresh scent of her bath lingered in the air.

Ivy’s reflection in the makeup mirror looked defiant as she snorted, “The feeling is mutual.”

They left their room with tension thick between them, but the moment they descended the stairs, they donned expressions of sweet affection.

Especially Balfour, who took Ivy’s hand in his own.

and Balfour coughed, his face serious. “What are you looking at? This is just part of the act!

she knew the misunderstanding that had just taken place. Too

downstairs had very different

her grandson and granddaughter-in-law hand in hand. The more she looked at Ivy, the more she liked her, and she was determined to snuff out any inappropriate ideas others might have

had expected nothing good from the matriarch of the Howard family calling her over, and indeed, it was

sight of Balfour and Ivy, hands firmly clasped, truly infuriated her. Their being

she could not let her improper feelings

and approached with a forced smile, feigning friendliness as she linked arms with Ivy. “Ivy, I’ve been waiting for you downstairs for ages.

instinctively tried to pull away, goosebumps dotting her skin at Giselle’s saccharine tone, but she replied, “Oh… I was just having a

scoffed internally but

sitting here waiting to be fed. It’s rather embarrassing. Maybe you can convince her