The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2237

The nurse finished adjusting the blinds by the window and turned around with a smile upon noticing Ivy stirring.

“Ms. Dunhill, you’re awake! I’m Elara, the nurse responsible for your care during your stay here. I was just about to draw the curtains a bit to let you sleep in longer. Did I wake you with the noise?”

Ivy, just coming out of a nightmare, was still a bit dazed.

“Where’s my husband? Where did he go?”

Elara’s smile remained gentle and reassuring. “Oh, you mean Mr. Howard? He went back home to grab some things for you. He said he’d be back within the hour, so he should be on his way now.”

Upon hearing that Balfour had gone to fetch some items, Ivy’s eyelashes fluttered downward. Unwilling to admit it, she found herself in need of Balfour, especially now. She wished he would stay by her side, not leaving even for a moment.

“Are you thirsty, dear? Your lips look a bit chapped. Would you like some water?”

a glass of water and a cotton swab, ready to moisten Ivy’s lips if

dehydrated, and her lips felt

“Are you still feeling sleepy, or would you like some company to chat? It’s been a while since I’ve seen a young couple as affectionate as you and

Ivy’s interest. “Our relationship… does it really seem good?”

raised an eyebrow playfully.

from the moment she woke, their

couldn’t help but

on your words, it seems our relationship is indeed in a

in heaven. Both of you are attractive and well-matched in stature, truly a

genuinely felt this