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

without a word to Ivy, which irked Alyssa,

not afford more misunderstandings. Their relationship was already fraught with

could Balfour leave the country at a time like

to communicate, and his departure would only deepen the rift between

Alyssa tenderly ensured Ivy

Balfour’s sudden trip must be related to the phone call from the

that man had for leaving, it certainly

thought, Ivy felt a pang of desolation. She shook her head to dismiss these

she was full, unable

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concern. keep her troubles bottled up, no matter how

even more upset

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

and Alyssa with a smile, Ivy set off. But as