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…”

was trying to avoid any hint of scandal. Recently, her on-screen chemistry with another actor

such

actor?

His pues c

clearly not taking the situation

stuff! Are you worried someone

at a loss for words. She simply did not want one wave of drama to subside, only

can we just talk from here? You can hear me just

his head in mock disappointment, Nolan teased, “Why so timid? You’re really letting my cousin boss you

“It’s for the best. I don’t

to fear? My cousin’s not even in the country right now. He won’t see what’s happening!”

a hint of puzzlement, “Huh? How do you know Balfour’s

she knew, Balfour had flown out just yesterday, and she only found out this morning when Quinton was handling

was supposed to be

did Nolan catch wind of it so

friend. I don’t know where he was headed, but one thing’s for sure-he left quickly, barely taking anything with him. Unless