Chapter 2024

As Ivy met Balfour’s unwavering gaze, a seed of belief began to sprout in her mind after what felt like the hundredth explanation from him. Maybe he truly was here for her.

With that realization, the frustration that had been suffocating her heart dissipated, replaced by a flurry of shyness.

She started to sense that their relationship was not quite what it used to be.

“Ready to chat now?” Balfour leaned in slightly, a crooked smile on his lips. “Missed lunch, didn’t you?”

Ivy had not felt hungry until he mentioned it, but suddenly, her stomach echoed with emptiness. She nodded. “Yeah, I could eat.”

Balfour glanced at his watch. “It’s way past noon. I skipped lunch, too. How about we grab something before going home?”

fought to keep her grin at bay, turning away before letting her smile burst forth, her cheeks blooming

to have taken on a sweeter significance. Without it, she might

out his phone, Balfour called his driver, instructing him to swing by and take

getting the car and chauffeuring them to the lunch.

looks pricey, doesn’t it?” Ivy could not help but remark

charged him a dime. He had not really considered the actual

it,” Balfour responded casually, taking her hand and leading her inside.

could protest, she found herself being ushered

a whirlwind of thoughts, especially considering his support earlier that day.

about to order his favorites when he remembered Ivy’s presence and handed her the menu. “What

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