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 all prepared to head

flanked Ivy on either side,

You guys watching me like hawks – I can

opportunity and asked, “You don’t need them, then? Shall

of Ivy’s rejecting gaze, Balfour’s

never seen Ivy use crutches before, felt

brows furrowed, and his usually composed face etched

hard. If you don’t want Balfour’s help, I could

at Nolan’s

my wife and me, so no need for

Besides, isn’t it good that I can fend for myself? Why the pitying looks? It’s overwhelming. Go on, mind your own business. Balfour, you can go with Ms. Lewis.”

that, the men stopped their worrying

Balfour walked ahead, he couldn’t help but glance back at

by her side, he worried she

remained silent throughout the