The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1946

“No, I looked for you, I just couldn’t find you.”

Ivy dutifully recounted how she was awkwardly hit on at the party, and how Nolan stepped in to help her.

“Hit on?” Balfour’s brow furrowed slightly, and his face turned a shade darker, “Did someone give you a hard time?”

Realizing that he might be getting angry, Ivy quickly waved her hands dismissively, “No, no, it was nothing. He just chatted me up a bit too much. I was in a rush to find you and didn’t want to get caught up with those people.”

“Mhm.” Balfour grunted, taking her by the arm, about to leave.

Ivy, aware that Nolan was still behind her, quickly tugged on Balfour’s hand, “Balfour, wait. Can you give me a moment to speak to Nolan before leaving?” Her words made Balfour halt in his tracks, and he turned to look at Ivy, “What do you want to say to him?”

pulled away from his grasp and turned to Nolan, “Nolan, … I have to go now. It was great seeing you here. Let’s catch

thought they were merely acquaintances, the sort who

to suggest a

loss for words to explain her relationship with Balfour. Nolan

label, Balfour stepped forward, his hand coming

and she

relationship with Balfour. But Balfour’s gesture clearly indicated he wasn’t going

to make their relationship

spoke with a firm voice, “How can you call her by her nickname

to believe it as he looked

his expression, Ivy felt a deep sorrow. Her years of unrequited love, just when she had finally reunited with

before it could take root and blossom,