The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2351

“Alright, didn’t you say there’s an early scene to shoot? Get moving. Don’t keep the cast waiting.”

Everyone knew the drill in showbiz, but when Balfour mentioned that the cast was waiting, Colton quickly scooted out, not wanting to hold Ivy up.

The rest lingered, but Balfour’s presence felt like a thorn in their side, so he shooed them all out before sprawling on Ivy’s couch.

That couch, Ivy’s regular haunt, still carried the sweet scent of her perfume.

Balfour’s furrowed brow eased a touch, but the thought of their earlier spat soured his mood.

He couldn’t fathom when Ivy had thought about leaving him.

Yet, deep down a voice roared clear he wouldn’t allow this woman to walk out of his life. How to prevent it, though, he had no clue.

legs, settling into the narrow couch. Ivy’s scent enveloped him, making the

his eyes closed, and he drifted back

her morning performance done

Colton was thrilled with the scene – as usual with Ivy. Her ability to layer personal insight on top of the character analysis provided by the writer and director made her a constant

at it all morning. Go get some rest,” Colton advised

said, her face still painted for the screen, planning to remove the makeup once she

her crutches, she needed

her dressing room door, Ivy found Balfour

she approached, her crutches clicking on the floor, failing to rouse

can you be so tired? If you’re this sleepy, why not rest at home?

aloof when awake, yet so innocently harmless in slumber. Looking at his face, she felt torn resenting her inability

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