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.

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

her bath, Ivy

she sat down on 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 back

even when he was, he usually slept in the guest room. They hardly spent any

replied with a “Sure,”

balcony with a glass of milk placed on

moment before sitting down beside

her role as the perfect wife in

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

displeasure grew with her silence, and he followed her into

on the nightstand than Balfour pinned her down

react, he was on top of her rendering her immobile. “What’s wrong with

me go!” Ivy struggled in vain. The disparity in their

inch of her skin he