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. Once we get that back,

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

I get it. If it were not for that, I could’ve been home today. I miss Grandma and Grandpa so much; it’s been days since

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

on in years, and frequent trips to the

and turned to look at

her large, expressive eyes, incredulity written all over her 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

felt perfectly capable of taking care of Ivy in the hospital, but with her grandson and

not be mad at you,” Balfour reassured her, yet he remained firm. It was not that he did not want

Ivy’s health scare had frightened him deeply, and until he was sure she had fully recovered, he could not

the evening when it’s