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

just take that woman’s side? She had been injured because of this, and yet he was still defending Ivy. The more she thought about it, the more

Mara to say it, but she knew her words might not carry enough weight. She decided it was time to get some others to talk

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

Mara finally relaxed

him eased Balfour’s

out and grab some stuff

was about to leave the building, Alyssa’s

up? Is

with concern, “What’s going on? I’ve been trying to call you. Your granddad and I are worried

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