The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2183

Nolan quickly sent an emoji with “OK,” adding: [As long as you’re alright, goodnight.]

After putting down her phone, Ivy let out a deep sigh.

The idea of starting anew with her brought up by Balfour must have been a spur-of-the-moment thing. Mara’s call probably sobered him up, which is why he didn’t mention it later.

Ivy had lost expectations and couldn’t mask her disappointment.

She forced a smile and bade the elders goodnight.

“Grandma, Grandpa, I have an early call time for my scene tomorrow, so I’m going to head up to bed. You both should get some rest too!”

Alyssa immediately set down her mug, nodding emphatically, “Yes, dear, go get some sleep. You’ve had a long day!”

Watching Ivy’s retreating figure, Alyssa sensed that Ivy’s spirits were low.

could certainly facilitate the relationship between

them fall in

that the young couple’s feelings were in

she was

reason

between them, but they couldn’t do it forever. Ultimately, it was up to

he could do was gently remind her not to overburden herself with the kids’ issues. What mattered most was their own

Ivy lay in bed, wondering if Balfour would return to the room to sleep tonight.

though Mara’s call interrupted it, who confesses

her heart lacking

call, Balfour had become a different person, seemingly forgetting

God knows what. There was a couch there for resting; he’d rather sleep there than return to their room. Did he

pillow still neatly placed beside her and the bed untouched, that she accepted the fact that Balfour hadn’t returned all night.