Chapter 2517

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.”

“Oh, don’t

who’d come today, to put it nicely, needed Alyssa

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

for them to handle. Reassured by Alyssa’s words, Balfour relaxed.

Balfour to help Ivy drink it. “Otherwise, she’ll wake

upstairs again,

moment that Olivia caught her.

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 birthday party, for heaven’s sake. There are so many guests. If you cause a scene, it’ll be a mess that no one can

for Mara was her

already agreed? You chase your man, and I’ll go after Balfour. What’s it to you? You’re not helping me, and now you’re here blocking my way.

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