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 went

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

misunderstandings. Their relationship was already fraught with

country at a time like this? It wasn’t so sensible.

departure would only deepen the rift between

seated, Alyssa tenderly ensured Ivy

trip must be related to the phone call from the

had for leaving, it certainly was

of desolation. She shook her head to dismiss

she was

watched her granddaughter-in-law with concern. keep her troubles bottled up, no matter how much they weighed on her.

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

servants pack two thermoses full of pastries for lvy, fearing she

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