The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2445

“Do you have any reason you can’t show up?” the officer asked, his tone laced with subtle irony that suggested he found the whole situation rather absurd.

Finn remained silent, feeling a flush of embarrassment at the thought of trekking down to the police station at his age. The mere idea of being spotted by someone he knew was mortifying.

“Alright, it’s your call,” the officer said, wrapping up the conversation. “If there’s nothing else, I’ll hang up now.”

Meanwhile, at the hospital, after Balfour had rushed Ivy to the emergency room, the medical staff promptly tended to the gash on the back of her head. Thankfully, it looked worse than it actually was.

“Doctor, why hasn’t Ivy woken up yet?” Balfour asked, his voice tinged with concern.

Dunhill was hospitalized. Her psychological state needs attention. Do you remember? I’m not

her brightening up a bit since then. But now, unexpectedly,

sustained the injury to the back of her head?”

heavy sigh, Balfour glanced at Ivy, lying so still on the hospital bed.

I won’t pry further. But I strongly suggest you contact a psychologist quickly.

psychologist, prompted not just by the doctor’s advice but by his own concern. Ivy had endured a lifetime of turmoil within her family, which undeniably took a toll on her psyche. She had always bottled up her darker thoughts, choosing to resolve her issues silently rather than confide

must have internalized over the years. Today’s altercation with Tessa may well

If not for the fact that she was a woman, he would have knocked her to the