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.

sure her chest rose and fell as it should. He feared that Ivy’s breath might be as feeble as it was previously. According to the

the stark realization that he couldn’t lose her hit home-just the thought

well soon so 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.”

Ivy woken

the time of day when Alyssa and Dean would usually be resting, but

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

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 Dean chuckled in

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

when we got home. We’ll head to bed as

lift from