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?

fulfilling her duty as a daughter this one last time would allow Ivy to finally

firmly on the ward

room, unable to speak even

“Cough, cough…”

with Balfour. “Is there no one in there?”

was without company. “Just push

had braced herself for the worst, the sight of Tessa, able to only move her head with no one by her side, still sent a wave of sorrow through her.

herself in such a state back when she was so harsh

took a breath and moved closer

behind them with consideration, choosing

mother, and he sat quietly in

feeling now?” Ivy asked, still not

had never been kind to her, yet Ivy had always