The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2204

“I never expected you to swing by; weren’t you up to your neck in work?” Ivy asked.

Even while chatting with Nolan, there was a good yard between them.

“I just had a bit of time on my hands and spotted a milkshake shop on the way. Picked up a few cups for you-this is your favorite joint, isn’t it?”

Ivy felt awkward, unsure if she should accept the gesture.

“I do like it, yeah, but you really shouldn’t trouble yourself next time, Nolan.”

Nolan chuckled. “You’re standing so far off, I can barely make out what you’re saying. Come a little closer, will ya? So I can actually hear you.”

Ivy closed the gap by about a shoe’s length with a reluctant shuffle.

“Sorry about that, Nolan. It’s not that I’m trying to snub you. It’s just…”

trying to avoid any hint of scandal. Recently, her on-screen chemistry with another actor had gone viral,

no stranger to such gossip as a young guy

because of the buzz from that teaser with the other actor? You’ve become

clearly not taking the situation

those comments under the news articles-pretty entertaining stuff! Are you worried someone might catch us on video and post it

a loss for words. She simply did not want one wave of drama to subside, only for another

we just talk from here?

Nolan teased, “Why so timid? You’re really letting my cousin boss you around.”

“It’s for the best. I don’t want to

even in the country right now. He

puzzlement, “Huh? How do you know Balfour’s

knew, Balfour had flown out just yesterday, and she only found out this morning when Quinton was handling his luggage.

be a low-key departure.

wind

don’t know where he was headed, but one thing’s for sure-he left quickly, barely taking anything with him. Unless urgent, my