The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2512

“If that’s how you feel, there’s not much left to say. Just remember the lesson from last time, will ya? Stay clear of the taken men. There’s no one here you want to mess with.”

After mingling with the VIPS, Balfour sidled up to Dean, whispering, “Grandma and Ivy have been upstairs for a bit. I’ll go check on them. Grandpa, don’t drink anymore wine. I’ve had someone swap it out for juice.”

Dean had been nodding agreeably to the first part, but when it came to surrendering his liquor, his face dropped. It wasn’t easy, sneaking extra drinks while the missus was away, and now even this small pleasure was being snatched away by his own grandson.

Balfour couldn’t care less about Dean’s disgruntled look; at his age, he needed to watch it.

Bounding up the stairs two at a time, Balfour pushed open the door only to find Ivy gently massaging Alyssa’s temples.

“Shh-”

Ivy immediately gestured for Balfour to keep it down as he entered.

up with Alyssa. Just a

furrowed with concern at

do to stop it. He took a seat next to Ivy, his gaze heavy with worry as he looked at the silvery strands in

sound asleep, Ivy tiptoed around to tuck her in with a light blanket, then led

spares no one. Their health

a somber look in Balfour’s eyes. He

and she

at that moment, so she showed her

stay

Alyssa were

can do is cherish the time we have with them, be there for them, and not dwell in sadness. It would break their hearts to see us like this,” Ivy whispered, as if sharing secrets meant

I’m done with my current project. My fan meeting is next week, and after that, I’ll move back here. We’ll keep them company,

stop time’s relentless march, but he could honor his grandparents