The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2350

Ivy squeezed her eyes shut, the anguish palpable as she tried to shut out the thought of returning to that place.

“Look, since it doesn’t matter, why can’t I just stay in the dorm? I like it here. Please, Mr. Howard, let me decide where I stay. I’m a free person, after all.”

“I’ve told you before, Ivy. If you drop even one more pound, I’m coming to take you back home. Have you forgotten what the doctor said? You need to take care of yourself. Do you want to end up in the hospital again?”

The very mention of the hospital or going back to the Howard Mansion made Ivy’s heart sink. She quickly reassured him, “Alright, Mr. Howard, I promise I won’t lose any more weight.”

Balfour seemed to relax a bit. “From now on, I want a photo of every meal you eat. I need to be sure you’re eating right. And if your meals aren’t up to scratch, I’ll have the family chef cook something up and bring it over.”

Ivy instantly balked at the idea. Her move to the dorm was meant to distance herself from everything at home, and now he was suggesting a daily delivery service? It felt like she was still on a leash.

won’t be

“I don’t want to draw attention in the studio with special deliveries. Besides, the food in the cafeteria is great, and you’ve already asked for photos. Maybe you’ll be satisfied. Please, don’t trouble anyone to cook and send meals.

long while before

supposed to be on set? What’s keeping you?”

Ivy, who looked up in surprise. Wasn’t

have company business to attend to? Why are you lingering here so early in the

he was swamped with work, but today

take a day off for myself? Don’t worry about me. Go

was glad for the freedom, although his presence made her feel uneasy.

others waiting. She had felt a bit upset earlier, and her eyes were slightly moist. She hoped it hadn’t affected her makeup

if Balfour arrived silently on set,