Chapter 2316

Balfour halted in his tracks, his gaze dropping earnestly to meet Ivy’s as he apologized.

“I messed up, I really did. I shouldn’t have shot off my mouth like that. Sorry, Ivy, I won’t make that mistake again.”

But as Ivy locked eyes with him, all the hurt she’d been holding back surged forth.

She bit her lip, her eyes glistening with unshed tears, determined not to let them fall.

“It’s fine, as long as you know you screwed up. It wasn’t even my fault to begin with, and you just dumped the blame on me.”

Her tears trickled down her cheeks, dropping on Balfour’s arm. Even through the fabric of his long sleeves, Ivy’s tears seemed to scorch his skin.

He hadn’t realized his careless words could wound her so deeply, nor had he seen past her carefree facade to the bitterness and hardship she kept hidden.

She was a good actress, never letting anyone see her pain.

deeply into Ivy’s eyes and said, “I’m

they’d had their squabbles before, and

whenever Mara came around, Ivy felt pushed aside, an

most important person in his heart, could she ever truly have

his

thoughts. For now,

Ivy in his arms, “Oh my, what

expression darkened. She had to ask Balfour to carry her, and yet he came back holding

well. Without her saying a word, would Balfour have ever scooped her

and Alyssa, welcoming Ivy back with open arms and warm concern.

Grandma,” Ivy said, her face streaked with tears. “Just took a little tumble, might have

cheeks. Alyssa, fearing the

Alyssa could see the tears, she would undoubtedly worry

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