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Balfour didn’t dare admit he had no clue about Ivy’s tolerance for booze. Little did he know

that she’d be tipsy from just a glass of wine, her head swimming in a gentle haze.

Ivy’s cheeks were flushed a lovely shade of pink, and as she lay in bed, she seemed restless, not entirely at ease.

Alyssa instructed Balfour not to return downstairs. “Just stay here and look after Ivy, dear. Your grandfather and I will handle the rest.”

He rose to see Alyssa out, still concerned. “You both are getting on in years. I’ll look after her for a bit, and if all is well, I’ll come down shortly.”

her hand dismissively. “Oh, don’t fuss, just

come today, to put it nicely, needed Alyssa

be frank, aside from a few close friends, they weren’t exactly the life of the

be too much for them to handle. Reassured by Alyssa’s words, Balfour

help Ivy drink it. “Otherwise, she’ll wake up with a dreadful

two head upstairs again, she could barely contain

that moment that Olivia caught

in their room how, Mara? It’s not that I’m trying to stop you, but have you thought this through? You’re in the Howard household. Any misstep could ruin the impression you’ve made. Do you think Balfour would choose you after that? No matter how anxious you are, now is not the time. It’s Alyssa’s

genuine concern, for Mara was

gloomy. “What do you mean? Haven’t we already agreed? You chase your man, and I’ll go after Balfour. What’s it to you? You’re

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