The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2476

But Balfour knew, deep down, Ivy still hadn’t let go of those people, even if she physically kept her distance.

And how could she just sever ties with her own flesh and blood, her mother, so easily?

Ivy had a tender heart, and he feared her kindness would be preyed upon, that she would be taken advantage of, even bullied.

In truth, Balfour felt no sympathy for the woman now stricken with a stroke.

It was her choice to mistreat her daughter. Had she not been so cruel, perhaps her fate would be different today.

When she cast her daughter aside, did she ever ponder a future where she would lie ill and alone, with no one to care for her?

Tessa wasn’t beyond recovery; it was just that neither Finn nor Clara were the type to wait at her bedside.

so.heartless as to not even hire a nurse for his

cold demeanor was especially evident as

things have turned out differently? After all, that child had so desperately craved

alas, the world offers no second chances, no cure

daughter Clara hadn’t shown

emotions, Ivy

had given her life, and without her,

marred by pain, Ivy needed to resolve this to

on

me,” she said, gripping Balfour’s hand with

happy without her,

presence, assuring her

his figure was there, his actions affirming

Evadne’s suggestion, Ivy chose to visit the hospital during