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.

dinner, Ivy excused herself and retreated to her room. The act was exhausting and far

Ivy saw Balfour coming in.

drying her hair, she sat down on the edge of the bed. Her voice was light and detached, “Grandma and

he was, he usually slept in the guest room.

simply replied with a “Sure,”

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

before sitting down beside her. “What was going on with you

perfect wife in front of his grandparents, Balfour

a sip of her milk, ignoring him. His presence seemed to

and

sooner had Ivy placed her milk on the nightstand than Balfour

could react, he was on top of her rendering her immobile.

let me go!” Ivy struggled in vain. The

every inch of her skin he touched seemed