The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2176

In that case, all the rough patches she’d been through seemed almost bearable now.

Ivy’s eyelashes curled charmingly as she awaited Balfour’s return from the restroom to share her decision.

She was ready to give it a go, to start fresh with him.

While Ivy waited, Balfour’s phone, left unattended on the table, suddenly erupted into a series of chimes.

Ivy glanced towards the restroom; still no sign of Balfour’s return. The persistent ringing drew curious looks from nearby patrons, and reluctantly, she picked up the phone. “Mara?”

The caller ID displayed just that name, and Ivy felt a strange familiarity with the name. Ivy took another hesitant glance in the direction of the restroom. With the ringing persisting and the urgency seemed to grow, she answered the call.

“Hello? Hi there?”

why did you only answer the phone now? I’ve been calling for

skipped

was this sweet-voiced girl?

to Balfour with such

you come to visit me in M State lately? You used to drop by so often,

with frailty, as if she wasn’t in the best of health. Before Ivy could find an opening to speak,

that the girl on the line was close to Balfour, diving

Balfour’s phone?”

was eavesdropping on your conversation with Balfour. He’s currently away from his phone, and it kept ringing, so I answered it. If it’s urgent, I can pass along a message or have him call you back.”

end, as if the girl hadn’t expected another

“I get it. You must be Ivy, right? Balfour has