The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1924

Ivy yanked the comforter from the nearby bed to cover herself, her voice a mix of surprise and mortification. “You… How could you just walk in? Didn’t even knock!”

Balfour cleared his throat, a hint of amusement in his voice. “Well, it seems to me this is my bedroom.”

“Oh, I…” Ivy’s realization dawned on her that this was indeed Balfour’s room. “I’m sorry, I forgot! I was considering since grandma and grandpa are back, if we kept sleeping separately, they might get suspicious.”

Feeling embarrassed, Ivy tried to explain herself promptly.

Balfour closed the door, leaned against it, and looked at her with a slight squint. “You’re thoughtful. I’ll knock if I come in from now on.”

“I’ll lock the door when I change too,” Ivy said, dropping the comforter and straightening her clothes before standing up. She glanced at the bed, feeling awkward. “Maybe… I should sleep on the couch tonight, and you can have the bed.”

smile. “Why should we sleep apart? Didn’t you

the earlier incident. “I was just trying to put their minds at ease, saying what they wanted to hear. Besides, it’s not like we’re actually going to

her blushing, her fair skin tinged with pink, he

stepped closer, bending down to her level. “Who says we won’t have kids? Are you doubting my abilities? Or

accelerated Ivy’s

the night they

head sharply and pushed him away, taking several deep breaths to calm herself. “Mr. Howard, please, show some self-respect! We only

to Balfour, who let out

Balfour gone, Ivy locked the door and finally felt at ease to

see, but

the balcony, Ivy answered the phone. “Hello, Dad.