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.

curled up his long legs, settling into the narrow couch. Ivy’s scent enveloped him, making the tight space suddenly comforting.

his eyes closed, and he drifted

her morning performance done and

Ivy. Her ability to layer personal insight on top of the character

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

for the screen, planning to remove the makeup once she was back.

crutches, she

open her dressing room door, Ivy found Balfour asleep

crutches clicking on the floor, failing to rouse

at home? Why come here to

so innocently harmless in slumber. Looking at his

be cut in two as cleanly as a ribbon.