The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2354

At least from now on, Ivy wouldn’t have to worry about her family dumping their messes on her to clean up.

Sometimes, Ivy wondered if she was even their real daughter or if they’d found her by a dumpster as a baby. Why else would they detest her so?

To her family, Ivy only existed when there was a problem to fix. During the good times, they seemed to forget they had a second daughter at all.

The mere thought of them soured Ivy’s mood. She couldn’t simply forget everything that had happened in that household. After all, she had grown up there and spent twenty years of her life within its walls.

The tension between the Balfour and Ivy was palpable when suddenly, there was a knock on the lounge door.

Balfour scowled towards the entrance.

could be so clueless as to interrupt them now, during their

person to come in,

here?” she exclaimed, momentarily forgetting her injured left foot and standing up too quickly. “Ouch!”

Nolan rushed to her side.

you out of your mind?” Balfour’s tone was harsh, but his touch was gentle as he carefully cradled her

face scrunched in discomfort. Her ankle was mostly healed, but the sudden pressure had caused a jolt

awkward, especially

a stab of pain from standing too quickly. It’s

carefully rolled up her pant leg and inspected the

remember your own injuries,” Balfour muttered, jealousy spilling

Nolan; since her