The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2204

“I never expected you to swing by; weren’t you up to your neck in work?” Ivy asked.

Even while chatting with Nolan, there was a good yard between them.

“I just had a bit of time on my hands and spotted a milkshake shop on the way. Picked up a few cups for you-this is your favorite joint, isn’t it?”

Ivy felt awkward, unsure if she should accept the gesture.

“I do like it, yeah, but you really shouldn’t trouble yourself next time, Nolan.”

Nolan chuckled. “You’re standing so far off, I can barely make out what you’re saying. Come a little closer, will ya? So I can actually hear you.”

Ivy closed the gap by about a shoe’s length with a reluctant shuffle.

“Sorry about that, Nolan. It’s not that I’m trying to snub you. It’s just…”

avoid any hint of scandal. Recently, her on-screen chemistry with another actor had gone viral, and the last thing she wanted was to fuel

to such gossip as

other actor? You’ve become extra cautious about male-female interactions. Fearing another tabloid frenzy?”

His pues c

amusement, clearly not taking the situation too

under the news articles-pretty entertaining stuff! Are you

words. She simply did not want one wave of drama

from here? You can hear me

his head in mock disappointment, Nolan teased, “Why so timid?

smile. “It’s for the best. I don’t

My cousin’s not even in the country right now. He won’t

asked with a hint of puzzlement, “Huh? How do you know Balfour’s gone abroad?”

Balfour had flown out just yesterday, and she only found out this morning

supposed to be a low-key departure.

Nolan catch wind of it so fast?

was headed, but one thing’s for sure-he