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.

to make 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

until the stark realization that he couldn’t lose her hit home-just the thought was unbearable.

back to driving me nuts, okay?” he murmured affectionately, watching over her a

“Grandma.”

Ivy woken up?”

when Alyssa and Dean would usually be resting, but their concern for Ivy had kept them on edge, unable to sleep.

talked a bit, and now she’s asleep again. The doctor says she’s going to be fine, just needs plenty of rest. Don’t worry.”

both back, I’ll make her favorite chicken noodle soup-a proper pick-me-up for you both,” Alyssa said, her voice shaking

rest. You’ve been at the hospital all

We’ll head to bed as soon as we hang up.”

felt a weight lift from their shoulders.