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.

room.” Balfour stopped at

nodded and went

door, Ivy quickly showered and lay

but lying there, Ivy couldn’t fall

eyes, the image of their kiss would flash through her mind.

would have seen Balfour’s gaze, their

made Ivy’s heart race uncontrollably.

he had taken a liking

for her. Tossing and turning through a sleepless night, Ivy arrived at the breakfast table the next morning with dark circles under her eyes, prompting Balfour to stifle a

with a mix of amusement and

“I’m fine, Granny. Just had a

said, sliding a glass of cold milk in front of

night’s kiss resurfaced,

Ivy avoided Balfour and quickly retreated to her room to