The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2429

Ivy hesitated to answer Balfour’s question directly. She wanted to trust him, but the fear of giving her heart only to end up hurt made her seek reassurance about his feelings.

“I want to be with you, Ivy. I don’t want our relationship to be just some flimsy contract. Believe it or not, there’s plenty of time, and I’ll prove it to you.”

They looked at each other in silence, tears already swirling in Ivy’s eyes.

She wasn’t sure if she had finally received what she’d longed for, but her tears were a clear sign of her happiness.

They fell asleep in each other’s arms, and when Ivy woke up the next morning, she felt a tight embrace around her waist.

It wasn’t until Balfour nuzzled her neck that memories of the previous night came flooding back. Balfour had come to her in the wee hours and confessed his feelings.

It all felt like a dream, so when Balfour asked her what she was daydreaming about, Ivy was still in a daze.

“What are you thinking about?”

nothing, just… it all seems a bit unbelievable.

her neck, but Balfour gently rolled her

kissed her forehead

unbelievable? I’m right here with you. If you’re ever uneasy, just hold

my hand.”

that had only ever

dawdling. Is your scene schedule

“The script is wrapping up. I only have scenes in the afternoon. Are you busy at the office?”

that she was really asking if he could stay and spend time

such a small request, Ivy

heart ached at the thought.

can skip it. Why do you think I hire staff? You’re my priority. I won’t go to

“That’d be great! There was a movie I’ve been wanting to watch, but I put it off because I had no one to watch it with. Can we watch it together

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