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.

Balfour couldn’t help but lean in to make sure her chest rose and fell as it should. He feared that Ivy’s breath might be as feeble as it

vital Ivy had become to him until the stark realization that he couldn’t lose her hit home-just the thought was unbearable.

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

“Grandma.”

has Ivy

and Dean would usually be resting, but their concern for Ivy had

doctor says she’s going to be fine, just needs plenty of rest. Don’t

hospital. When you’re both back, I’ll make her

You and Grandpa should get some rest. You’ve been at the hospital all morning. Ask Emily to light

We’ll head to bed

a weight lift from their shoulders. They had been so