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, and the last thing

Nolan was no stranger to such gossip

of the buzz from that teaser with the other actor? You’ve become extra cautious about male-female interactions. Fearing another tabloid frenzy?”

amusement, clearly not taking the situation too

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

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

we just talk from here? You can hear me just

so timid?

gave a wry smile. “It’s for the best. I don’t want to

to fear? My cousin’s not even in the country right now. He won’t see

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

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

was supposed to be

catch wind

he was headed, but one thing’s for