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.

and fell as it should. He feared that Ivy’s breath might be as feeble as it was previously. According to the doctors, Ivy’s

him until the stark realization that he couldn’t

so you can go back to driving me nuts, okay?” he murmured affectionately, watching over her a moment longer before stepping out to make

“Grandma.”

Balfour, has Ivy woken

Alyssa and Dean would usually be resting, but their

The doctor says

she’s awake! Make sure she rests, and you take good care of her at the hospital. When you’re both back, I’ll make her favorite chicken noodle soup-a proper pick-me-up for you both,” Alyssa said, her voice shaking with relief, while

worry, I’m with her. You and Grandpa should get some rest. You’ve been at

home. We’ll head

from their shoulders. They had been so worried