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.

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

be a future for

dwelling on the subject. “Let’s hurry up.

her response. He had explained himself to keep her from

approached the house, Ivy caught sight of Dean and Alyssa tending to their flower beds.

stopped, latching

at her, puzzled,

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

been

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

into the yard, greeting Dean and Alyssa with a radiant smile, “Grandma, Grandpa, what are you up

“Come over here, dear.

Balfour’s arm and walked

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