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.

got ready for the day, Quinton went upstairs to gather Balfour’s

had slipped away without a word to Ivy, which irked Alyssa, though she did not show her displeasure in front

not afford more misunderstandings. Their

the country at a

his departure

Alyssa tenderly ensured Ivy

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

man had for leaving, it

thought, Ivy felt a pang of desolation. She shook her head to dismiss these

was full, unable

with concern. keep her troubles bottled up, no matter how much

even more upset by internalizing her unhappiness, Alyssa was about to offer some words of comfort when Ivy stood up, announcing to the

thermoses full of pastries

Ivy set off. But as she turned away, the smile faded from