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.

voice hoarse, he stopped in his tracks, looking deeply into Ivy’s eyes and

trust him; they’d had

Mara came around, Ivy felt pushed

the most important person in his

of his love; she

his embrace, putting off all other thoughts. For now, she had

Balfour return with Ivy in his arms, “Oh my, what happened? Did

Balfour to carry her,

cards well. Without her saying a word, would

Dean and Alyssa, welcoming Ivy back

nothing serious, Grandma,” Ivy said, her face streaked with tears. “Just took a little tumble, might have twisted my

light hid her tear-stained cheeks. Alyssa, fearing the flashlight might hurt

Alyssa could see the tears,

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