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

either side, while Mara took the lead.

this all about? You guys watching me like hawks –

exasperated, but Balfour saw an opportunity and asked, “You don’t need them,

of Ivy’s rejecting gaze, Balfour’s

had never seen Ivy use crutches

composed face etched with

don’t want Balfour’s help,

bristled at Nolan’s

wife and me, so no need

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, mind your own business. Balfour, you can go with Ms. Lewis.”

that, the men stopped their worrying

ahead, he couldn’t help but glance back at

side, he worried she might

silent throughout the walk.