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.

age was indeed catching up with Alyssa. Just a bit of socializing downstairs

brow furrowed with concern

was nothing he could do to stop it. He took a seat next to Ivy, his gaze heavy with worry as he looked

tuck her in with a light blanket,

health is fading,” said

Balfour’s eyes. He was

hung around him, and she couldn’t help but wrap her arms around

at that moment, so she showed her support through her embrace, silently conveying,

stay by his side.

and Dean and Alyssa

there for them, and not dwell in sadness. It would break their hearts to

my current project. My fan meeting is next

couldn’t stop time’s relentless march, but he could honor his grandparents by being present, ensuring their lives were without