Chapter 2426

“Cut it out already,” Ivy pleaded, her voice tinged with desperation. Her fragile heart couldn’t handle Balfour’s repeated jests.

To Balfour, his words may have been casual, but to Ivy, it was like he was upping the ante on her racing heart with every joke.

“I’m not kidding. Why would you think I am?” Balfour asked, noticing Ivy’s unease. He added, “I’m right outside your building.”

Ivy’s breath caught in her throat.

Balfour was outside her building? What on earth did that mean? Was he actually standing outside her dorm this very moment?

“Don’t believe me? Then come out on your balcony and see for yourself,” Balfour said, his tone almost tinged with laughter.

Ivy thought him mad. It was the wee hours of the morning, well past 2 AM, and instead of sleeping, he’d driven to her dorm.

If that wasn’t insanity, what was?

she blurted out.

out for a moment, and you’ll see whether I’m lying or not. Take your time, I’ll be right

of silence on the line, Ivy could be heard rustling, presumably

of bed.

next moment, there she was on the balcony.

phone in hand, she looked bewildered as she peered down.

standing by his car, Ivy above on her balcony. Both were silent, holding their phones

moved her lips but ended up saying,

his smile somehow more

as though she could see his rare smile

help but smile in return.

lying. I really wanted to see you.”

looked at each other, he below,

and despite the chill in

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