Chapter 2004

Ivy lifted her gaze to Balfour, her eyes brimming with curiosity.

Balfour, sitting a short distance away, caught her gaze and nonchalantly nodded in acknowledgment.

To her surprise, it was actually happening.

Balfour was genuinely going to take her to a movie.

“Alright, let’s eat quickly, and the movie starts soon,” Alyssa announced, standing up and pulling Ivy toward the dining room.

The staff had already prepared tonight’s meal, and Alyssa led Ivy to the table, serving her some food.

Ivy was filled with wonder. After they finished, Balfour, holding his car keys, gestured for her to head out.

odd about it all, Ivy followed Balfour to the car under the joyful gazes of Dean and Alyssa.

the movies?” Ivy couldn’t help but

at her as he replied, “What? Don’t you

did want to see a movie, but it felt strange to

silence; Ivy didn’t initiate conversation and instead turned to gaze out the window, watching

Before, she had felt it was too expensive and sparingly indulged, only going a few times

controlling her life, and without freedom or

Balfour collected the tickets and glanced at the movie title,

his choice of film, and moved closer to

picked this movie?” she

to her, almost bumping

was when Ivy

outing wasn’t Balfour’s idea,

Balfour likely wouldn’t have thought to take her to

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