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.

was during their arguments that he realized for the first time that his boundaries could be lowered, repeatedly,

his pride completely, just as long as Ivy was willing to pay

all this. She just felt that whenever she was with

saw all this and knew better. She knew that others wouldn’t dare to argue with Balfour, not even the

the business world and had developed a reputation for being cold and

as indifferent,

end of the day, she

head back 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,”

Balfour had been fussing over her health to an exasperating extent lately.

blister on her finger could set him off on

other hand,

returned, Ivy’s heart felt

save Balfour years ago. There was a bond between them that Ivy could never break, no matter how

Balfour was in the kitchen with Dean and Mara, all

distance from each other, with Dean

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