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.

catching up with Alyssa. Just a bit of socializing

with concern at the

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

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

health is fading,”

somber look in Balfour’s eyes. He was visibly downcast, his frown

around him, and she couldn’t help

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

stay by

and Dean and Alyssa were aging quietly without

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

my current project. My fan meeting is next week, and after that, I’ll move back

could honor his grandparents by being present, ensuring their lives were