The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2357

“Hey, hey, Balfour, what’s the rush? Nolan’s here too, right? You gotta hear what Ivy thinks herself. Maybe she wants to stay.”

Balfour’s face was a mask of ice. “She said she’s tired.”

If she’s tired, what’s there to discuss? Getting some rest is the main thing.

Mara kept interfering, and Ivy knew exactly what she meant.

She didn’t want to drag these people back to her apartment – that was her sanctuary, her quiet place.

“If Ms. Lewis is so keen on this dinner, then let’s go eat outside the studios, and after we’re done, I’ll head back to rest.”

The two men seemed reluctant, but Mara clapped her hands in agreement.

“That’s the spirit! Tired or not, a proper meal is a must. It’ll help Ivy’s ankle heal quicker too!

it was settled, and they

flanked Ivy on either

guys watching me like hawks – I

Balfour saw an opportunity and asked, “You don’t need them, then? Shall I carry

sight of Ivy’s rejecting gaze, Balfour’s outstretched

Ivy use crutches before, felt his

furrowed, and his usually composed face etched with concern

If you don’t want Balfour’s help,

at Nolan’s offer.

me, so no need

turned to Balfour. “I only need the crutches for a short while, so what’s wrong with that? I’m not permanently disabled. Besides, isn’t it good that I can fend

that, the men stopped their worrying looks.

but glance back at Ivy from time

he worried she might

silent throughout the walk.