The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2154

Balfour parked his car out front and handed the keys to the valet, striding into the living room with a bounce in his step.

He couldn’t help but look forward to seeing the expression on Ivy’s face when she heard he had found the evidence they needed.

“Just back from the office? Why leave Ivy all on her lonesome until now?”

As he entered, Alyssa was perched on the couch, evidently waiting just for him..

“You two just got together. It’s prime time for building that connection. You can’t keep leaving Ivy alone at home like this. Your grandfather and I can be as sweet as apple pie to Ivy, but it’s your bond with her that’ll make her heart sing. Balfour, I’m not trying to nag, but you’ve got to consider Ivy’s feelings more.”

Balfour nodded, “Yeah, I’ll keep that in mind. I get what you’re saying.”

Dean set aside his newspaper and approached his ambitious grandson, “Understanding isn’t enough, boy. You’ve got to show her with actions, not just words.

The business can survive without you micromanaging. We don’t want you wearing yourself out. Seeing you happy is what’s most important to us.”

stoop down, whispering to him while she straightened his crooked tie from his

Where in the world is

his blazer behind. He wasn’t too bothered though, his mind was

left it at

You better go on up and keep Ivy company. She took today’s events hard, and after

couldn’t quite articulate,

showing a hint of complaint when Balfour rushed back to handle business matters, even defending him in their presence.

sense of desolation and unease in her eyes

promised and hurried upstairs,

that message, Ivy had been slumped on the couch in a daze. Her

“Click-”

only to see Balfour, who

“I’m back.”

arms opening wide in a gesture to