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.

with Alyssa. Just a bit of socializing downstairs had worn

with concern at

and there was nothing he could do to stop it. He took a seat next to Ivy, his gaze heavy with worry as he looked at the silvery strands

tiptoed around to tuck her in with

health is

somber look in Balfour’s eyes. He was

and she couldn’t help but wrap her arms

that moment, so she showed her support through her embrace, silently conveying, “Don’t worry.

happened, she’d stay

Dean and Alyssa

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 only for

is

time’s relentless march, but he could honor his grandparents by being present, ensuring