The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2005

“Let’s go, and it’s time to head in Balfour said, checking his watch and standing up.

They both checked their tickets and found their seats in the packed theater.

Alyssa had intentionally picked an ordinary screening to let them experience a typical date night, and the place was buzzing with people.

Balfour stood out in his sleek black suit among the crowd dressed in Jeans and T–shirts.

Catching his slightly awkward expression, Ivy couldn’t help but smile, leaning in and teasing, “Regretting not changing before we came out? People don’t usually wear suits to a movie”

*Just watch the movie, Balfour said sternly, gently pushing her head back to face the screen.

by touched her head and then settled down to watch the movie..

clearly chosen by Alyssa to foster some closeness between the

the movie was starting. He

on the other end of the call.

Balfour looked troubled, casting a meaningful glance at Ivy.

and whispering, “It’s okay, go if you need to. I can watch the movie by myself. If grandma asks later, I’ll cover for you.” The call was from Giselle, saying she had gotten

to watch the

wrong.

Ivy so understanding only deepened

Ivy insisted,

how could she not

and they sat

Balfour hesitated for a moment before taking her

doing?” Ivy was still confused as he pulled her

car, and Balfour followed the