The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2322

After the long evening at the hospital, it was Balfour who lifted Ivy gently into his arms and carried her back into the house.

To their surprise, Alyssa and Dean had been waiting up for them in the living room, their eyes heavy with sleep that they refused to succumb to.

“Back at last! What did the doctor say?” Alyssa bustled forward, concern knitting her brow as she followed them to the couch.

Ivy, feeling a twinge of guilt, took Alyssa’s hand. “Grandma, Grandpa, you should’ve gone to bed. It’s really not a big deal.”

Alyssa sighed with a frown. “How could we sleep knowing you two were still out? Don’t worry, dear. At our age, we don’t need much sleep anyway.”

relented. “Alright, now that you’re back, we can rest easy. Just

Balfour, Alyssa finally retreated to her

something for you?” Balfour offered, but Ivy shook her head.

later if

trudged in, carrying Mara over his shoulder. He barely greeted them before he scurried away, eager

flashed a sly grin at Balfour. “Next time Ivy gets

Mara’s chatter. Her day had been turned upside down because of her, resulting in a twisted ankle that would keep her from the film set. Frustration bubbled within her, but she was indifferent to how Balfour might handle Mara’s

Ivy. “Didn’t you say you wanted to rest? Shall

nod, Ivy