Chapter 1973

“Alright then,” Ivy conceded, sliding out of the car with a sigh.

When she got out of the car, she misstepped and stumbled forward.

But Balfour was quick, catching her by the shoulders before she face–planted onto the sidewalk.

Once steady, Ivy looked up to find herself mere inches from Balfour’s gaze.

Suddenly, her heart was racing.

She hastily regained her balance and stepped back, putting some distance between them, and mumbled a flustered, “Thanks

“Focus,” Balfour replied, glancing at his now empty hand, his expression unreadable.

replaying that moment of close contact. So close that she could see

patted her chest, willing her

she feared he might hear it while walking beside her.

with your heart?

“No, nothing.”

the car and, with Balfour by her side, entered the hospital.

some

find Balfour waiting, hands in his

deep voice, “Does

much to begin with, but thanks for

was minor for Ivy; even more severe ones had gone uncared for in the past. But Balfour’s concern felt like a rare

something more when his

he turned to answer, “Hello?”

up? Alright, I’ll be there

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