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?

one last time would allow Ivy to finally put it all to rest.

Ivy knocked firmly on the ward

room, unable to speak even though she heard the

“Cough, cough…”

with Balfour. “Is

company. “Just push

herself for the worst, the sight of Tessa, able to only move her head with

back when she was so harsh to her own daughter?

took a breath

closed the door behind them with consideration, choosing not to follow

a private moment with her mother, and he

are you feeling now?” Ivy asked, still not daring to

yet Ivy had always longed for a