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!

was settled, and they

on either

guys watching me like hawks – I can barely use my

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

sight of Ivy’s rejecting gaze, Balfour’s outstretched

use crutches before, felt his heart twist in sympathy.

brows furrowed, and his usually composed face etched with concern

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

bristled at Nolan’s offer.

between my wife and me, so no need for you to

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 men stopped their worrying looks.

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

by her side, he worried she

remained silent throughout the