The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2144

“Of course, the most important reason is that I know you’re not that kind of person. I believe in you, and the evidence I’ve seen is all based on that belief.”

Ivy was caught off guard when Balfour gave her the earnest answer she had been longing for after a bout of playful banter.

They reached the front door of their home, and Balfour turned to face her with a serious look.

“I know it’s tough being treated like a suspect. But trust me, the real culprit will slip up eventually. For now, all you need is a little patience.”

His voice was soft yet filled with strength, and Ivy nodded incessantly, “I believe in you.”

“Alright, wipe your tears away. If Grandma sees your eyes all red, she’ll pin me down with questions, thinking I’ve been picking on you.”

Ivy quickly touched her own cheeks, which were still surprisingly dry.

Looking up, she caught Balfour’s eyes crinkling with laughter.

“You’re teasing me again!”

as they walked hand in hand into the

back now? Balfour, did you get tied up at the office

Alyssa quickly stood up, her gaze at Balfour

Alyssa and hurriedly interjected, “It was my film crew that had issues today, so we were held up. It’s not

worried that Alyssa would scold Balfour,

woman who likes to chatter. Look at you all worried! Lunch is ready. Let’s eat. You both have been busy all

stomach, Ivy felt her spirits

happy

she wished for these

retreated to their room. But it wasn’t

the office? Why do you need to go out

around this time. It was one of

was an emergency, neither would leave the house shortly after

told her to rest at home and not

and relax. I’ll