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, for someone

would even swallow his pride completely, just as long

She just felt that whenever she was with Balfour,

others wouldn’t dare to argue with Balfour, not even the kids from

business world and had developed a reputation for being cold

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

day, she was very special

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

aware that Balfour had been fussing over her health to an

finger could

hand, smiled in satisfaction.

they returned, Ivy’s heart felt somewhat lighter.

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

Dean and Mara, all of them watching

and Balfour were keeping their distance from each other, with

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