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.

bed,

and yet he was still defending Ivy. The more she thought about it, the more her disdain for Ivy grew. She was convinced Ivy must’ve played dirty; Balfour was too smart to be fooled

but she knew her words might not carry enough

worry, I’ll sort this 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 and have the family

Mara finally relaxed back onto her

to him eased Balfour’s mind

grab some stuff for

leave the building, Alyssa’s call caught him

Is everything okay?”

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 help Ivy tidy up her dorm today as I

twinge of guilt, and his silence immediately tipped Alyssa off.