The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2200

Balfour had not come home all night, and Ivy could hardly remember how she fell asleep.

The next morning, when she awoke, she was surprised to find Quinton downstairs.

Alyssa was leisurely enjoying her breakfast at the nearby dining table. Seeing Ivy descend the stairs, she greeted her with a beaming smile.

Quinton also respectfully greeted Ivy.

“Quinton, what brings you here at this hour?”

Ivy was puzzled. Normally, Quinton shadowed Balfour and would not just show up at their home.

With a slight nod, Quinton replied, “Mr. Balfour left for an international trip last night. I’m here to pack some of his things and catch the nine o’clock flight to meet up with him.”

He left the country?

Ivy was taken aback, then nodded silently, holding her tongue.

day, Quinton

without a word to Ivy, which irked Alyssa, though she did not show her

couple could not afford more misunderstandings. Their relationship was already fraught with

the country at a time like this? It wasn’t

communicate, and his departure would only deepen the rift

ensured Ivy

Balfour’s sudden trip must be related to the phone call from the day

whatever reason that man had for leaving, it certainly

head to dismiss these thoughts

she was

her granddaughter-in-law with concern. keep her troubles bottled up, no matter how

Ivy might get even more upset by internalizing her unhappiness, Alyssa was about to

the servants pack two thermoses full of pastries

bidding farewell to Dean and Alyssa with a smile, Ivy set off. But as she turned away, the smile