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

flanked Ivy on either side,

You guys watching me like hawks – I can barely use my crutches.”

Balfour saw an opportunity and asked, “You don’t

rejecting gaze, Balfour’s

use crutches before, felt

brows furrowed, and his usually composed face

you don’t want Balfour’s help, I could carry you instead?”

at Nolan’s offer.

wife and me, so no need for

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 looks? It’s overwhelming. Go on,

stopped their

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

by her side, he worried she might

remained silent throughout the walk.