The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2278

by ste to consciousness, feeling the warmth of a hand clasping hers a comfort far removed from the self embrace she had settled into before drifting off.

Despite the VIP ward boasting a separate bed for quests, Balfour had abandoned it in the wee hours opting instead to hold Ivy’s hand and slumber by her bedside, troubled by her restless sky

As hy shifted Balfour blinked awake. “Morning, sunshine. Hungry? I could dash down to the doll and grab some breakfast”

by shook her head, her appetite not quite kicking in yet. Her mind was elsewhere, wondering why Balfour was even there.

Dicht Ms. Lewis just fly back in? Shouldn’t you be playing the gracious host?”

She’s a guest sure, and I’ve done my bit. But you come first. Grandma and Grandpa are there she’ll be just fine” by’s heart tangled with mixed feelings, unable to grasp why, just when she had resolved to stop pining for Balfour, he had swooped in with such tenderness and swayed her resolve. Balfour had not overthought it. Ever since a conversation with Elara last night, he figured he ought to spend more time with Ivy.

the hospital, ensuring he was by her side 24/7,

Althea’s cooking, right? I’ll swing by the house tonight and have her whip up something special. Starting tomorrow, Quinton can deliver your

worry. Was she becoming a burden?

nearly back on my feet. You don’t have to stick around here.”

looking up, Balfour continued to fill her plate with food.

Priorities, Ivy. You’re top of

inside out. She mattered to him more

it’s no trouble

in bed, occasionally thumbing through

worked, keeping an eagle eye on her, ready to tend to any discomfort at a moment’s

on the door broke the morning quietude,