The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2029

“The driver? What about you?” Ivy eyed him curiously as he seemed to have no intention of leaving. “You’re not seriously considering taking the bus with me, are you?”

Balfour turned to her with a nod, “Is that a problem?”

“It’s not that,” Ivy said, scanning their surroundings before leaning in to whisper, “You’re Balfour Howard, for crying out loud. Taking the bus doesn’t exactly fit the image, does it?”

He squinted at her as she spoke in hushed tones. “Is there a sign on the bus saying people like me can’t ride it?”

“Of course not,” Ivy straightened up, dropping the subject of his uncharacteristic transportation choice.

Deep down, Ivy felt a surge of happiness. His being there meant, at least, he was not as preoccupied with Giselle as she had feared.

After a fifteen-minute wait, the bus arrived, and they boarded.

the bus was packed at this hour,

Ivy glanced at Balfour beside her.

composed demeanor, replaced with a frown

barely containing her laughter, and teased him in a low voice, “Bet you never knew us common folk had it so rough

had not anticipated the crush of bodies, leaving him no room to even

stumbled as someone pushed her from

tried to stand, only to be pushed again, trapped against him, “I’m… I’m

a faint smile played on Balfour’s lips.

steadied her with his hands, suddenly finding the crowded

could hear his steady heartbeat, and

had a vendetta ágainst her. Every time she tried to pull away, another shove kept her in Balfour’s embrace. His hands remained gently on

her irritation over Giselle dissipate when they reached their