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 with color.

seemed to have taken on a sweeter significance. Without it, she might never have known to what lengths Balfour would go

instructing him to swing by and take them

of professionalism, swiftly getting the car and chauffeuring them to the

it?” Ivy could not help but remark

regular at this joint, owned by a friend who never charged him a dime. He

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

she found herself being ushered

intertwined hands, her mind a whirlwind of thoughts, especially considering his support earlier that day.

into his usual private booth, Balfour was about to order his favorites when he remembered Ivy’s presence and handed

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