The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2049

After finally making it back home for a visit, Ivy spent practically all her time with Alyssa.

Alyssa was the first person Ivy had ever met who was genuinely kind to her. She wanted to do everything she could for her.

After they finished dinner, Ivy walked Alyssa back to her room and then retreated to her own room for the night.

Her room felt foreign to her; it had been so long since she had been back. It was not really hers; she did not belong there, and it did not belong to her.

Standing silently at the doorway momentarily, Ivy grabbed some pajamas, showered, and then lay in bed.

She was exhausted from not sleeping well the night before, but for some reason, sleep eluded her. She tossed and turned, restless, then heard a car pulling up outside.

Balfour was back.

said earlier that day. Anger flared up inside her, and with gritted teeth, she lay

room, he saw Ivy lying still in bed, seemingly asleep. After a quiet shower, he tiptoed into bed, careful not to disturb her.

in, he heard the uneven rhythm

of annoyance. What was this about? She was obviously awake, so why

moved so close to her that his breath brushed

proximity and

Balfour further. His face darkened

she ended

in pain.

said, “I didn’t do anything. I