The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2089

Considering Balfour’s words, Ivy could only manage a forced smile, stating, “There’s plenty of time ahead, Grandma. There’s no need to rush into a wedding.”

Alyssa could only feel sympathy for Ivy, bending over backwards to keep the peace.

What girl doesn’t dream of her own wedding? With their family’s means, why not have the ceremony?

“Balfour, put down that phone of yours. You’re home for once and you spend more than half the time buried in that thing. What’s so fascinating about it anyway?”

Ivy quickly came to Balfour’s defense as Alyssa’s annoyance became apparent. “Grandma, he’s probably just caught up with work stuff. He’s got a lot of responsibilities, and not replying to messages could be taken the wrong way.”

home and it’s been a rule in this house for ages, Alyssa reprimanded with a frown. “After dinner,

than to cross her. He put away his

keep a gentle grip

retreat, Dean sighed, “Maybe there really

with conviction. Mid-conversation, Alyssa noticed Balfour’s phone had been left behind on the couch. Just then, a message came through,

you come over?

for some reason my power went out…]

my phone battery is low. I’m really scared being alone.]

power come back on? Can you

night is swallowing me up. Can you come be with