The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2234

Ivy’s eyes crinkled into a tired smile as Balfour gave what sounded like a veiled promise.

She still looked exhausted, nearly dozing off again after their brief exchange.

“Go ahead and sleep. I’ll stay right here with you,” Balfour murmured soothingly, gently stroking her hair. His usually firm gaze softened, a rare occurrence, as Ivy, struggling against the drowsiness, prompted him to check in with their grandparents.

“I’ll give them a call in a bit.”

“Do it now. They must be worried sick.”

Only after Balfour agreed did Ivy allow herself to drift off into a peaceful slumber.

it should. He feared that Ivy’s breath might be as feeble as it was previously. According to the doctors, Ivy’s breathing was practically negligible when she was initially

had become to him until the stark

soon so you can go back to driving me nuts, okay?” he murmured

“Grandma.”

Ivy woken up?”

day when Alyssa and Dean would usually be resting,

and now she’s asleep again. The doctor says she’s

make her favorite chicken noodle soup-a proper pick-me-up for you both,” Alyssa said, her voice shaking with relief, while

You and Grandpa should get some rest. You’ve been at

home. We’ll head to bed as soon

Balfour’s reassurance, the elderly couple felt a weight lift from their shoulders. They had been so worried about Ivy.