The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2011

Unfortunately, she couldn’t remember the plot.

“The ride-share isn’t here yet, and let’s wait a bit longer.”

Balfour had a drink or two, and of course, he couldn’t drive. They had no choice but to stand by the car, waiting for the ride-share to arrive.

“Sure thing.” Ivy stood a good arm’s length away from Balfour, a distance that was neither close nor far, creating an air of ambiguous intimacy between them.

Thankfully, just as Ivy’s patience was running thin, the ride-share pulled up.

Ivy dashed to the passenger seat, yanked the door open, and hopped in.

Watching her actions, Balfour had no choice but to climb into the back seat.

Throughout the ride, Balfour watched Ivy’s reflection in the car window, his eyes narrowing as he fell into deep thought. Ivy could feel a gaze lingering on her cheek, and it made her face flush with heat as if she were being toasted by a stove. The ride was silent, and once they got home, they entered the house one after the other.

the guest room.” Balfour

nodded and went

shutting her door, Ivy quickly showered and lay down

well past midnight, but lying there, Ivy couldn’t

image of their kiss would flash through her mind.

eyes, she would have seen Balfour’s gaze, their proximity almost

made Ivy’s heart

had taken a liking

Balfour could have feelings for her. Tossing and turning through a sleepless night, Ivy arrived at the breakfast table the next

asked with a mix of amusement

a weak smile, “I’m fine, Granny. Just had a

glass of cold milk in front of Ivy.

looked at the milk, the memory of last night’s kiss resurfaced, and her cheeks heated up once more,

Ivy avoided Balfour and quickly retreated to her room to continue her job hunt.