The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2482

Regret gnawed at Tessa’s insides, anger simmering just beneath the surface. Why, oh why, had she been so blind, smothering her heart and soul into such a family?

If only she had spared a sliver of love for Ivy, maybe she wouldn’t be lying here sick and ignored.

Finn and Clara dodged her like she was the plague, afraid of catching a whiff of her illness.

Ivy let out a sigh of relief. With Balfour waiting outside, a spring of levity bubbled within her. “I’m doing quite well, though I reckon that’s not what you want to hear. But since I’ve left the Dunhill residence, every single day has been a step up from the life I once knew.”

Tessa could see the change in Ivy.

If she had to pay the price for the wrongs of her earlier life, she hoped with all her heart that Ivy, her only daughter, could have a smooth sailing life, just as she yearned for. That she would never return to the Dunhill family, ever.

Sadly, she lacked the right to voice such wishes now, her strength waning.

her cheeks, and Ivy could only

few questions. If it’s a ‘yes, blink twice.

to face

to take care of

She blinked twice.

care of her? Then why were they not here in this room, attending to her every

Clara

stung Tessa, and she blinked once, her tears flowing anew.

that man

more tears, they’re not good for your health. I’ve got other matters to attend to, so I won’t linger here. As for the rest, I’ll see about transferring you to a better hospital and find someone to look after you. This place is just not up

Finn and Clara hadn’t given her a second thought; otherwise, why would she be in

was lifeless, let alone capable