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.]

sending back a polite emoji. Then

could sense that Nolan’s intentions weren’t just about catching up as old school pals. However, regardless of the motive, she wasn’t about to give him any

the sound of a car pulling up diverted her attention. Ivy rose

enough, Balfour was back.

had seen her message.

waiting for him. Who

downstairs. Her hand reached for

decided to wait and see.

day, entered the house looking worn out. He changed his shoes and headed upstairs.

“Balfour.”

hearing the noise, stood up in the living room and

why are you still up this late?” Balfour paused, turning to face

a whiff of a

of fragrance was clearly not from Ivy – that

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