The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2506

“Do you really think Alyssa won’t see right through that store-bought gift? She’ll just think I didn’t put my heart into it.”

Deep down, Ivy was more than willing to craft something with her own hands to give to Alyssa, but such a gift might seem a bit too “modest” for someone of Alyssa’s standing.

To those high society folks, sincerity is ironically the cheapest commodity. Ivy knew she had to present something of tangible value to Alyssa to properly show her respect.

Balfour leaned in and nuzzled Ivy’s cheek, which was as soft as a baby’s skin.

He couldn’t resist doing it every time, and though Ivy playfully swatted at his face when she got fed up, her touch was so gentle it barely counted. Regardless, Balfour continued to do as he pleased, leaving Ivy to her solitary fretting.

“If you start thinking like the rest of those snobs, that’s when Grandma will truly be heartbroken. She’ll treasure whatever you give her. If you really want to show her how you feel, then put your own touch on something,” he said.

position, and if Ivy couldn’t even do what she wanted, then what was the

had always said Ivy shouldn’t worry so much. Whatever she chose to give to Alyssa, people would clap and cheer anyway. The line of those looking

granddaughter-in-law of the Howard family, who would dare

up at Ivy’s gift, they’d only do so behind closed doors. Those who couldn’t help but make snide

Balfour’s reassurances, Ivy sighed and said with a pout, “Alright then, I’ll knit her-a scarf. It’s been chilly when we go out lately,

but he couldn’t

know each other, fall in love, and exchange handmade gifts. But

about yours,” she said, a

a stunning ald brooch for her Alyssa could pin tone scart for an added touch of

stitches was bestowed

didi dare stare. They jus wondered if this