The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2377

Even the thought of confronting Balfour made Ivy’s skin crawl. Why was he looking at her that way? Did everything change just because Mara had come back?

But deep down, she knew the truth. If she dared to voice these questions, she’d be admitting defeat. No one would be more pitiful than her.

In the game of love, those who fall deeper are often at the mercy of the other. She was stuck in this quagmire, and she didn’t want to add to her embarrassment.

Yet, alone in her room, she couldn’t help but curl up and weep over Balfour’s doubts.

If only time could be reversed, Ivy thought wistfully. She’d go back to the moment before she fell for Balfour if she could.

In the hospital room.

was still fuming at Balfour from her bed, her body turned away in a silent protest.

She had been injured because of this, and yet he was still defending Ivy. The more she thought about it, the more her disdain for

her words might not carry enough weight. She decided it was time to get some others to talk some sense into him.

out for you,” Balfour promised. “Just rest now, and I’ll go grab something for you to eat. Any cravings? I’ll jot them down

in, and Mara finally relaxed back onto her pillow. “Remember, you said it,”

Mara finally talking to him

and grab some stuff for you.”

about to leave the building, Alyssa’s call caught him off guard.

what’s up? Is everything

came through the phone, filled with concern, “What’s going on? I’ve been trying to call you. Your granddad and I are worried sick, thinking something might’ve happened to you. Did you

guilt, and his silence immediately