The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2481

As Ivy approached the ward where Tessa lay, her pace involuntarily slowed, and Balfour matched his steps with hers.

“What if I can’t handle seeing her like this?” Ivy murmured, her voice barely above a whisper.

She lowered her gaze, her hand gripping Balfour’s as if to draw strength from his reassuring touch.

“Don’t worry, I’m right here with you,” he said softly, giving her hand a gentle squeeze.

With a deep breath, Ivy steeled herself. She had made up her mind to come first thing the morning. They had reached the very door of Tessa’s room. How could she think of turning back now?

No matter Tessa’s condition, she owed it to her to be there.

After all, Tessa had given her life, and now it was Ivy’s turn to care for her. How could she abandon Tessa in her time of need?

daughter this one last time

knocked firmly on

blinked towards the door, alone in her room, unable to speak even though she heard

“Cough, cough…”

a glance with Balfour. “Is

was without company. “Just

herself for the worst, the sight of Tessa, able to only move her head with no one by her side, still sent

imagined herself in such a state back when she

as she took a breath and moved

with consideration, choosing not to follow inside.

needed a private moment with her mother, and he

now?” Ivy asked, still not daring to

yet Ivy had always longed for a