The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2294

Alyssa nodded in understanding, fully aware of Balfour’s stubborn streak. Sometimes he just couldn’t see things from a different angle.

And when it came to his relationship with Ivy, it was often Ivy who showed more patience with him.

Balfour and Mara, on the other hand, appeared to have a different dynamic. To an outsider, it might seem that Balfour was the accommodating one, but in reality, Mara wa always looking to him for approval.

She would playfully pout and whine to get her way, but she always knew where to draw the line.

She was terrified of the thought that Balfour might tire of her antics.

If Mara ever crossed his boundaries, Balfour might just walk away without even looking back.

But with Ivy, it was a two-way street of mutual forbearance.

Since being with Ivy, Balfour had done many things he’d never done before.

for the first time that his boundaries could be lowered, repeatedly, for

his pride completely, just as long as Ivy was willing

Ivy was oblivious to all this. She just felt that whenever she

this and knew better. She knew that others wouldn’t dare to argue with Balfour, not even the kids from families who were considered an equal

and had developed a reputation for being cold and

he often came across as indifferent, but Ivy wasn’t the

the day, she was very

inside. You’ve been out in the cold for a while; your hands are freezing. Let’s get back before you catch a chill. Otherwise I have to explain to Balfour,” Alyssa

over

finger could set him off on

other hand, smiled in satisfaction.

heart felt somewhat lighter.

sister had sacrificed her life to save Balfour years ago. There was a bond between them that Ivy could never break,

Dean and Mara, all of them

and Balfour were keeping their distance from each other, with

bad, Balfour. You’re learning how to make pies now,” she commented with