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.

feared that Ivy’s breath might be as feeble as it was previously. According to

stark realization that he couldn’t

me nuts, okay?” he murmured affectionately, watching over her a moment longer before stepping

“Grandma.”

Balfour, has Ivy woken

would usually be resting, but their concern for Ivy had kept them on edge,

now she’s asleep again. The doctor says she’s going to be fine, just

back, I’ll make her favorite chicken noodle soup-a proper pick-me-up for

should get some rest. You’ve been at the

home. We’ll head to bed

felt a weight lift from their shoulders. They