The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2115

Ivy’s tears cascaded down her cheeks, the swollen skin tingling with each droplet. Balfour reached for a tissue and tenderly dabbed at the wet trails on her face.

“Are you gonna go off on your own again next time? If you’d just let me arrange a ride for you, none of this would have happened!” Ivy locked eyes with him, her vision blurred by tears. She could not make out his expression, but she felt the worry behind his harsh tone.

“I… I just didn’t want to be a bother…”

Her fingers clung to the hem of his shirt, unwilling to let go.

“How is this a bother? You, of all people… Forget it. You’ve learned your lesson, right?”

Ivy nodded obediently.

Balfour soothed, “it’s okay now. Thank goodness you used that emergency credit card I gave you. It tipped me off that something was wrong. You’ve never used it before, so I knew something was up when a million dollars suddenly went missing. Especially when your phone was off, I realized it was serious.”

loaded, struck a deal so they wouldn’t lay a hand

her lip, Ivy still seethed with anger, “I never would have

that he had not paid attention

sisterly love from her, but I never thought to hurt her. I don’t understand what I did to make her hate me

demeanor helpless and confused.

just the shock of the attack that hurt Ivy; knowing Clara was the real perpetrator was a deep psychological blow. If it had just been some thugs, she could have

Ivy involuntarily question herself. Had she

chin, making her look

family, right? She’s not your sister anymore. Don’t bother with people like that. She needs to face the legal consequences of her actions today. Don’t go easy on her. Pursue it to the

into his arms, adjusting her into a comfortable

about this stuff.

her awake, found herself enveloped by Balfour’s familiar scent. It calmed her, and she

escorted back to the