Chapter 2147

But when it came down to it, he hadn’t spared her a single glance.

To him, she was just another face in the crowd, a background character to his lead.

At last, Ivy lifted her feet and quietly walked away.

To stay any longer was to upset herself more.

With disappointment, Ivy returned home, unable to conceal her troubled mood. It didn’t take long for Alyssa to notice.

“What’s the matter, Ivy? Did someone give you trouble?”

Alyssa’s weathered hands cradled Ivy’s cheeks as she looked at the stiff smile Ivy managed to conjure, assuring her, “It’s nothing, really. Don’t worry.”

there, child. Even your granddad can tell you’re off-kilter. Whatever it is, you can talk to us. Don’t keep it all

vigorously, fighting back tears at the old woman’s tenderness.

tell me

tough time at the precinct? Is the evidence stacking up

on the couch, her gaze

heart ached all the more.

in his

I’ve told the officers all

You must realize how mixed that world can be. Pure-hearted actors and actresses like you are a rare breed these days.

was warning her against

deceit she’d never encountered? How would she know people could be so vile?

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