The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1976

Ivy’s attitude towards Balfour now was a stark contrast to the disinterested figure who’d stood by the door earlier.

Balfour gazed at her with probing eyes, wondering what happened to her.

Catching his look, Ivy felt a twinge of nervousness, “What’s wrong, honey? You don’t like the dish?”

“I love it.” Balfour replied, spearing a forkful from his plate and taking a mouthful.

The show must go on in front of his grandparents.

Throughout the meal, Ivy played the part of the doting wife, constantly serving Balfour’s plate with zeal.

Regardless of what she picked, he accepted it without complaint, even though there were. a few dishes he wasn’t fond of.

At first, Alyssa suspected they might be having a spat, but seeing them interact so pleasantly eased her worries.

and retreated to her room. The act was exhausting and far too sappy for her

bath, Ivy

the edge of the bed. Her voice was light and detached, “Grandma and grandpa haven’t gone to their room yet. You should probably head

And even when he was, he usually slept in the

replied with a “Sure,” and

glass of milk placed on the small table in front of her.

lonely figure for a moment before sitting down beside her. “What

wife

a sip of her milk, ignoring him. His presence seemed to push her away. She stood up and

silence, and he followed her into the room.

placed her milk on the nightstand than Balfour pinned her down onto the bed!

top of her rendering her immobile. “What’s

vain. The disparity in their strength was too great.

every inch of her skin he touched seemed