The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2288

Despite the worry gnawing at Ivy’s heart about whether it might wear Balfour out, she could not deny that his round-the-clock presence was a balm to her soul.

Just having him near seemed to lighten her spirits and fill her with a sense of security.

And Balfour, upon realizing how beneficial his company was to Ivy’s well-being, was over the moon. He was grateful for having heeded Elara’s words and for recognizing Ivy’s psychological struggles.

But Ivy had been bugging him to be discharged for the past couple of days, adamant that she could not stand another moment in the sterile confines of the hospital room.

“You heard what the doctor said yesterday, right? I’m practically back to my old self. The doc said I could continue my recovery at home!”

Balfour, busy tidying up odds and ends, felt Ivy’s gaze following his every move.

the hospital,” he said. “There’s one more test result we’re waiting on. Once

voice was steady, but it sounded too clinical to Ivy.

to go home. The doctor even said that the test was optional. It was you who insisted I get it. If it were not for that, I could’ve been home today. I miss Grandma and Grandpa

visits, she had asked Balfour to tell them not to come.

all, they were getting on in years, and frequent trips to

fussing with and turned to look

face. “How can that be the same as seeing them in person? Sure, video calls are convenient, but they don’t let me feel Grandma’s warmth or hug Grandpa. I don’t even know if they’ve lost weight. When I get home, I’ll have to explain to Grandma why I

perfectly capable of taking care of Ivy in the hospital, but with her grandson and granddaughter-in-law objecting, she reluctantly agreed to stay away.

not that he did not want Ivy to go home, but he could not relax until

health scare had frightened him deeply, and until he was sure

the day, and we can return in the evening when it’s time to rest. I could stroll in the garden with them, have a cup of coffee, maybe