The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2030

It was undeniable that Ivy harbored a flicker of hope when she asked the question that hung between them.

What did she mean to Balfour?

There he was, looking at her with a resigned sigh. “Giselle and I, we grew up together, but we’re not childhood sweethearts, just friends.”

He was explaining himself to her.

Ivy’s heart skipped a beat. His explanation, did it mean he genuinely cared about how she felt?

Realizing this, Ivy internally cursed. If things kept going this way, she feared she might actually fall for Balfour!

But that was simply out of the question.

worlds. He was born with a silver spoon, and she, well, she was

could there ever be a future

Ivy replied, not dwelling on the subject. “Let’s hurry up. Grandma and

dissatisfied with her response. He had explained himself to keep her from feeling down, yet she did not seem to take much stock in it.

Ivy caught sight of Dean and Alyssa tending to

stopped, latching onto Balfour’s arm.

at her, puzzled, “What’s up?”

said, plastering on a sweet smile that starkly contrasted her expression just moments before. “We have to play the part of the loving couple

You’ve been ignoring me

We can’t let them know we’ve been at odds over Giselle,” Ivy quickly retorted,

and Alyssa with a radiant smile, “Grandma,

smile. “Come over here, dear. Look at the flowers I’ve

arm and walked over, exclaiming, “Grandma, they’re beautiful.”

got married, my wish came true, and that’s why the flowers are thriving,” Alyssa said, handing her trowel to Dean and leading Ivy back into the house. “As long as you and Balfour are happy, that’s all that