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!

so it was settled, and they all prepared to

flanked Ivy on either side, while Mara took

this all about? You guys watching me like hawks – I

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

rejecting gaze,

seen Ivy use crutches before, felt his heart twist in

and his usually composed face etched with concern

you don’t want Balfour’s help, I could

bristled at Nolan’s offer.

so no need for

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 for myself? Why the pitying

the men stopped their

but glance back at Ivy from time to

he worried

silent throughout the walk.