The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2272

Mara chased after the car, a tinge of disbelief shadowing her features as she realized she could not make him stay. She watched his disappearing figure with frustration, stamping her foot in vexation.

Ivy’s influence on Balfour was not to be underestimated!

Meanwhile, Ivy closed her eyes, pulling the blanket over her head. In the confines of her small ward, she found a fleeting sense of security.

“Maybe it’s best to pretend none of this ever happened,” she mused, trying to convince herself that the fluttering heartbeats she felt for him were nothing but a dream, best forgotten.

But no sooner had she settled into her cocoon of denial than her blanket fortress was abruptly torn away.

“Are you out of your mind? Trying to suffocate yourself?” Balfour’s voice cut through the silence.

fathom why Balfour had returned after leaving. Caught in

are you back? Weren’t you

was not sure how to explain his return. He was worried about leaving Ivy alone in the hospital despite having arranged for

off in Ivy’s demeanor,

was still unwell,

abate, and he found himself running back to check on her, leaving Mara to wait.

go back. It’s not right to keep your friend waiting. I’m fine, really. I’m almost recovered. Maybe I can even be discharged tomorrow. You don’t need to worry about me anymore.”

the hospital now? Who told you you’re almost recovered? Didn’t the doctor say you need to rest for a while? It’s only been a

fuss about her dislike for hospital stays. The place made her uneasy-why was that such a big

he had not told her about the full

bed, he took a moment to gather his thoughts before