The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2126

Dean scoffed, “No matter how good something is, you just can’t have it every day. Besides, the meatloaf is too heavy. Ivy, don’t just listen to everything your grandma says. You know, a classic breakfast of milk and cereals is more like it. If you’re hankering for a Mediterranean breakfast, just tell the housekeeper to whip something up for you.”

Ivy nodded vigorously, “Don’t worry, Grandpa. You and Grandma have been so kind to me already. I totally get it.”

The old lady was preoccupied with her own concerns, barely registering her husband’s teasing remarks.

Alyssa spoke up with a furrowed brow after Ivy polished off a plate of meat loaves, “What exactly happened yesterday? I tried asking Balfour, but he wouldn’t spill the beans. I know you’re all worried about us old-timers fretting over you.

But keeping us in the dark only makes us worry more. We can’t enjoy our meals or get a good night’s sleep, just fretting over you two.”

There was only care in the elderly woman’s voice, not a hint of blame. Ivy felt a wave of warmth wash over her.

It was a kind of warmth she had never felt from her own parents.

if Balfour didn’t tell you, it’s only because it

told you last night, you would have just lost sleep

we’re getting on in years and you all have your own minds now. You don’t want to bother us with

not it at all, Grandma! You and Grandpa are still young at heart! If you went out among your peers, they wouldn’t believe you’re in your seventies. Sixties at

“Now, now, speak your mind. Look how you’ve rattled Ivy; she can barely get her words out. Ivy, you just said we’re still strong. So, what could be

now you too? If it’s all over, there’s even less reason not to tell us.

weathered the storms of the business world, they cornered Ivy into speaking her mind, leaving her no choice

by saying that everything’s been dealt with, so you two mustn’t get agitated, okay?” Ivy prepped them as a precaution.

been her own folks, maybe she wouldn’t have been so concerned about them worrying

certain that

before nodding, “Go ahead, I’m braced

didn’t call for Balfour’s car. On my way back from buying books at the bookstore, I was snatched up by a

gasped in unison, completely blindsided by the peril she had faced the day