The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2122

As Balfour stood up, his tall frame cast a shadow over Ivy.

“Take off your jacket, let’s see if you’re hurt anywhere,” he said with earnest concern; his gaze was clear of any ulterior motive.

Ivy blushed a deep crimson, “Ah? No, I’m really fine. I’m not hurt…”

Balfour knew Ivy was stubborn so he didn’t quite believe her. His eyes narrowed slightly in disagreement.

He had just had a taste of what her parents were like.

Growing up in that kind of household, even getting hurt was considered a nuisance in their eyes – that was why Ivy had long learned to keep all her pain locked away inside.

And that’s exactly why he was even more worried.

“Come on,” he commanded as he landed his hand on Ivy’s shoulder. His tone was softer than usual but still assertive. And his actions left no room for argument.

already explained to you in the car. When those thugs tried to lay their hands on me, I distracted them with money. In their scramble for the remaining cash, they didn’t even lay a finger

She almost wanted to jump up and down to

first. Maybe you’re hurt on your back and you just haven’t noticed it. Let me check!” Balfour’s grip didn’t loosen; he was insistent on making

was now so red it

in name, but why did Balfour’s actions

he only wanted to take off her light jacket, beneath it she wore a tank top with not

rattle, “Really, there’s no need. I’m not in pain

understand why Ivy was being so

to take advantage of a situation, so why did she distrust

I’d take advantage of you?” Balfour asked,

did that come from? Of course I know

hadn’t expected Balfour to think that.

was this-all

as though she was afraid he’d take advantage of her. Then what are you worried

a little harder and slid Ivy’s jacket