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.

the social ladder to this lofty position, and if Ivy couldn’t even do what she wanted, then what was

and cheer anyway. The line of those looking to curry favor with Ivy could stretch from

Howard family, who would dare give her

so behind closed doors. Those who couldn’t

chilly when we go out lately, and she loves her strolls in the garden. A scarf could

couldn’t help but quip,

hadn’t followed the typical path. Most couples would get to know each other, fall in love, and exchange handmade gifts. But Ivy

knit hers first, and then we can talk about

She convinced Balfour to also pick out a stunning ald brooch for her

knitting attempt made with holes and dropped stitches was bestowed upon fum as a practice piece the

They jus wondered if this was a new high