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.

time that his boundaries could be lowered, repeatedly, for

his pride completely, just as long as Ivy was willing to pay him any attention.

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

that others wouldn’t dare to argue

and had developed

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

day, she was very special to

while; your hands are freezing. Let’s get back before you catch a chill. Otherwise

had been fussing over her health to an exasperating

on her finger could set him off on a long-winded lecture.

the other hand, smiled in satisfaction.

heart felt somewhat

There was a bond between them that Ivy could never break, no matter how

they got back, Balfour was in the kitchen with Dean and Mara, all of them watching

each other,

You’re learning how to make pies now,” she commented with a hint of