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.

he said. “There’s one more test result we’re waiting on.

it sounded too

even said that the test was optional. It was you who insisted I get it. If it were not for that, I

her grandparents was genuine. Apart from their two visits, she had asked Balfour to tell them not

on in years, and frequent trips

the potted plant he was fussing with and turned to look at Ivy. “Didn’t we just call them last night?”

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 didn’t want her to

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

was sure she had fully

can return in the evening when it’s time to rest.