The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2003

Tessa was angry like a caged animal, her voice tinged with urgency, “Ivy, for heaven’s sake, why are you acting so dense? Are you really going to pass up a catch like that to wait on grumpy old men?”

Ivy had to stifle a laugh. The idea that Tessa still believed she was involved with some older men was ludicrous.

“Say what you will, Ivy replied nonchalantly, pulling out her phone to summon an Uber.

Tessa’s anxiety spiked, and she started to circle, “Ivy, I’m just saying you shouldn’t let a good man slip through your fingers.”

Ivy tuned her out, her gaze fixed on her phone screen, tracking the approaching ride.

When the car arrived, Ivy quickly ushered Tessa inside, slammed the door shut, and told the driver to go.

Ivy exhaled

family always managed to turn her life upside down, shrouding it in chaos and gloom.

find Nolan, “Nolan, I’m really sorry about earther. I had no idea my mom would show up

with concern, “You seem upset,

family’s dirty laundry, so she simply shook her head with a smile, “No, I’m

along, do

eyes that Ivy and Tessa had a strained relationship, but Ivy didn’t wish to reveal her troubles to Nolan,

Ivy quickly answered, and Balfour asked, “Ivy, where are you?”

relationship with Nolan, and thinking it best to avoid complications, she didn’t tell him the truth, “I’m just out handling some things.”

can come

lvy wanted was for Balfour to show up, potentially exposing her lie, “No need,

Balfour didn’t press further and