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.

with a silver spoon, and

ever be a future for

the subject. “Let’s hurry up.

response. He had explained himself to keep her from feeling down, yet she did not seem to

of Dean and Alyssa tending to

stopped, latching

at her, puzzled, “What’s up?”

smile that starkly contrasted her expression

“Loving couple? You’ve been ignoring me

can’t let them know we’ve been at odds over Giselle,” Ivy quickly retorted, gripping his arm tightly. “Play along,

and Alyssa with a radiant smile, “Grandma, Grandpa,

Ivy with a warm smile. “Come over here, dear. Look at the flowers

and walked over, exclaiming, “Grandma,

wonderfully this year. Maybe it’s because you and Balfour 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