Chapter 1954

Lounging on the couch, Ivy rubbed her temples – they were throbbing mercilessly. She closed her eyes, intending to take a brief respite, when suddenly, the chime of a text message pierced the silence.

Thinking it might be Balfour replying, she slowly opened her eyes and reached for her phone.

[Ivy, are you resting now?]

The message wasn’t from Balfour; it was Nolan who had sent it.

Ivy replied with a mix of feelings.

[Yeah, about to catch some z’s. Thanks for the lift home today, Nolan.]

[Don’t mention it. Let’s keep in touch often, and if you need anything, just holler.]

her phone for a moment before sending back a polite emoji. Then she switched off her phone and set it

wasn’t naive. She could sense that Nolan’s intentions weren’t just about catching up as old school pals. However, regardless

a car pulling up diverted her attention. Ivy rose and drifted to

Balfour was back.

had seen her

was probably still in the living room, waiting for him.

slip up, Ivy considered heading downstairs. Her hand reached for the doorknob, hesitated, then

decided to wait and see.

entered the house looking worn out. He changed his shoes and

“Balfour.”

in the living room and called out to

up with some last-minute stuff at work. Grandma, why are you still up this late?” Balfour paused, turning to

him, Alyssa caught a whiff

kind of fragrance was clearly not from Ivy – that kid never wore

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