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

on either

guys watching me like hawks –

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

sight of Ivy’s rejecting gaze, Balfour’s outstretched hand retracted.

who had never seen Ivy use crutches before, felt his heart twist in

composed face etched with concern for Ivy.

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

at

is between my wife and me, so

I’m not permanently disabled. 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

the men stopped their

but glance back at Ivy from time to time.

side, he worried she might stumble.

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