The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1975

As Ivy’s thoughts drifted to the unsettling images she’d seen earlier, her expression soured, her fingers tightening around the stems of the flowers she was absentmindedly arranging.

Alyssa noticed the change in Ivy’s demeanor and asked with a chuckle, “Ivy, if you keep at it with that strength, you’re going to snap those poor flowers!”

“Huh?” Startled, Ivy realized she had nearly ruined Alyssa’s cherished potted plant and blushed with embarrassment, “Alyssa, I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean to…”

Alyssa smiled and took the trowel from Ivy’s hand, “It’s just a plant, dear. But what’s bothering you? What’s got you so occupied?”

“Oh, nothing!” Ivy forced a smile nervously, “Just got a bit distracted by some celebrity gossip, that’s all.”

Alyssa clearly didn’t buy the explanation but didn’t press further, turning her attention back to the potted fern in front of her, “Ivy, remember, things aren’t always what they seem. You can’t always take what you see in the media at face value, it’s important to hear the other side of the story before you jump to conclusions.”

Ivy pondered over Alyssa’s words.

She was right. The paparazzi always loved to stir the pot!

how differently Balfour treated Giselle, Ivy had seen it

didn’t give her

none of her business. But for some reason, the images from the news kept swimming in her head, leaving her restless and irritable.

bit tired. I

her, simply advising her to take care of herself and nodding her off to

room, Ivy lay on bed trying to sleep, but

she closed her eyes, the images of Balfour and Giselle returning to the hotel together filled her mind, causing a tightness

afternoon without a wink of

ne approached.

past the front door,

Their eyes met.

coming from Giselle’s place made Ivy annoyed. She didn’t even bother to greet him as

of character. He followed her after

Grandpa,” he greeted as he entered the dining