The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2234

Ivy’s eyes crinkled into a tired smile as Balfour gave what sounded like a veiled promise.

She still looked exhausted, nearly dozing off again after their brief exchange.

“Go ahead and sleep. I’ll stay right here with you,” Balfour murmured soothingly, gently stroking her hair. His usually firm gaze softened, a rare occurrence, as Ivy, struggling against the drowsiness, prompted him to check in with their grandparents.

“I’ll give them a call in a bit.”

“Do it now. They must be worried sick.”

Only after Balfour agreed did Ivy allow herself to drift off into a peaceful slumber.

As Ivy’s breathing steadied in sleep, Balfour couldn’t help but lean in to make sure her chest rose and fell as it should. He feared that Ivy’s breath might be as feeble as it was previously. According to the doctors, Ivy’s breathing was practically negligible when she was initially brought in. He couldn’t even imagine his reaction if he had witnessed it.

had become to him until the

lose her hit home-just the

back to driving me nuts, okay?” he murmured

“Grandma.”

has Ivy woken

usually be resting, but their concern

she’s asleep again. The doctor says she’s going to be fine, just needs plenty of rest.

hospital. When you’re both back, I’ll make her favorite chicken noodle soup-a proper pick-me-up for you both,” Alyssa said, her voice shaking with

some rest. You’ve been at the hospital all morning. Ask Emily to light some sage for

did that when we got home. We’ll head to bed as soon as we hang up.”

felt a weight lift from their shoulders. They had

then. Get some sleep, and I’ll be back

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