The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2200

Balfour had not come home all night, and Ivy could hardly remember how she fell asleep.

The next morning, when she awoke, she was surprised to find Quinton downstairs.

Alyssa was leisurely enjoying her breakfast at the nearby dining table. Seeing Ivy descend the stairs, she greeted her with a beaming smile.

Quinton also respectfully greeted Ivy.

“Quinton, what brings you here at this hour?”

Ivy was puzzled. Normally, Quinton shadowed Balfour and would not just show up at their home.

With a slight nod, Quinton replied, “Mr. Balfour left for an international trip last night. I’m here to pack some of his things and catch the nine o’clock flight to meet up with him.”

He left the country?

Ivy was taken aback, then nodded silently, holding her tongue.

for the day, Quinton went upstairs to gather Balfour’s

away without a word to Ivy, which irked Alyssa, though she did not show her displeasure in

more misunderstandings. Their relationship was already

the country at a time like this?

couple already struggled to communicate, and his departure would only deepen the rift between them!

seated, Alyssa tenderly ensured Ivy

knew Balfour’s sudden trip must be

that man had for leaving, it certainly was not for her.

that thought, Ivy felt a pang of desolation. She shook her head to dismiss these thoughts and tried not

ate little, claiming she was full,

the tunet

watched her granddaughter-in-law with concern. keep her troubles bottled up, no matter how much

that Ivy might get even more upset by internalizing her

words of comfort when Ivy stood up,

set

to

wanting to press further, Alyssa had the servants pack two thermoses full of pastries

off. But as she turned away, the smile faded from