The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2382

Ivy felt an odd twinge as she listened to Alyssa’s words.

“It’s a shame that photo was withdrawn by Ms. Lewis so swiftly. If I had saved it, I could’ve probably told whether it was from that day.”

Alyssa gently patted Ivy’s hand. “Oh, Ivy, I know you’ve been wronged. It must’ve been eating you up inside all these days, huh? No one to comfort you. You silly child, why didn’t you come to me sooner? At least I could’ve told you what really happened that day.”

Tears welled up in Ivy’s eyes once again, under the tender care of Alyssa. She had never received such comfort when she was wronged by her parents.

knock gently, full of warmth. Despite Clara’s impatience, telling her mom not to

Ivy always felt a pang

assigned seat, the girl behind her yanked

own, dusted herself off, retrieved her chair, and sat down with caution.

her, Ivy could have endured it, knowing she might be moving again soon. But when the entire class turned against

Whenever she expressed her reluctance to go to that school, she was met with scolding at home. Ivy once mentioned

now you’re stirring things up again? You’re a big girl now, can’t you see how hard your father works? Do you think changing schools is as simple as snapping your fingers? And if you do move, where would you live? Who would take you to and from school, adding to our burdens? Can’t you show a little concern for your