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.

ready for the day, Quinton went

which irked Alyssa, though she did not show her displeasure in

not afford more misunderstandings. Their

leave the country at a time

and his departure would only deepen the rift

seated, Alyssa tenderly ensured Ivy

Balfour’s sudden trip must be related to the phone

reason that man had for leaving, it certainly was not for her.

of desolation. She shook her head to dismiss these

little, claiming she was full, unable to stomach

troubles bottled up, no matter how much they weighed

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

servants pack two thermoses full of pastries for lvy,

Ivy set off. But as she turned away,