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.

didn’t tell you, it’s only because it was

we had told you last night, you would have just lost sleep

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

herself, “That’s not it at all, Grandma! You and Grandpa are still young at heart! If you went out among your peers, they wouldn’t believe

Ivy; she can barely get her words out. Ivy, you just said we’re still strong. So, what could be so bad that you can’t tell

now you too? If it’s all over, there’s even

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

you two mustn’t get agitated, okay?” Ivy prepped them

been her own folks, maybe she wouldn’t have been

certain that

hand over her heart before nodding, “Go ahead, I’m braced for it.”

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

unison, completely blindsided by the peril she had faced