The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2228

Ivy was as slim as a willow but always in the pink of health. Whenever Balfour called her name, she’d respond with a voice crisp as autumn leaves, while leisurely going about her business.

But now, this once vivacious soul was lying still and silent, unresponsive to his calls, her eyes firmly shut.

The man sighed, a whisper of devotion escaping his lips, “Don’t worry, Ivy. No matter when you come around, I’ll be right here by your side,”

Colton and the producer made their way back to the chaotic film set.

Their absence had left the crew like a ship without its captains, adrift and unsure. It took Diana’s persuasion to get everyone to buck up. “Let’s get it together, folks. We’ll have everything shipshape for when the director gets back, so we’re not caught with our pants down over some props, right?”

Finally, the producer could steal a moment for a cigarette, dragging on it like it was his lifeline. “Alaric! Round up the crew, we’ve got some things to hash out.”

dropped her smug act, her big doe eyes radiating anxiety as she

for business, but I owe you one. Without you, I’d have come back to a real dumpster

been quicker… maybe Ivy wouldn’t have had this accident. I feel partly to blame.”

the one who looked down on everyone else, acting

intricacies of female dynamics were too nuanced for him to grasp. Diana didn’t seem as

we need to break down the sequence of events, so we can plug the gaps

in agreement,

was clueless until they were gathered

in time, but as of our return, she’s still not in good shape and remains unconscious.”