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!”

they walked hand in hand into the

you two only getting back now? Balfour, did you get tied up at the office again

entrance, Alyssa quickly stood up, her gaze at Balfour tinged with

bear to see him nagged by Alyssa and hurriedly interjected, “It was my film crew

genuinely worried that Alyssa would scold Balfour, which was much

chatter. Look at you all worried! Lunch is ready. Let’s eat. You

her stomach, Ivy felt her spirits being

was happy to

for these peaceful

retreated to their room. But it wasn’t

Why do you need to go out

would both take a little nap around this time. It was

was an emergency, neither would leave the house shortly after lunch. Balfour’s departure seemed

told her to rest at home and not to worry about going to the

stay home and relax.