The Kiss that Sparked it All

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Chapter 2298

Balfour finally let out a sigh of relief, his heart no longer heavy with concern for Ivy’s wellbeing. Over the past few days, he made sure to have the household staff nutritious meals for her.

prepare

Seeing her looking hale and hearty again, with all her stats in the green, his heart could finally settle back into its rightful place.

Ivy was all buzz and bustle, insisting on packing her things without any help from Balfour.

He watched her busy silhouette, a tender affection in his eyes that both seemned oblivious

Despite being cleared to go home, Ivy was acutely aware that Mara’s stay with the Howards was of undetermined length, and it niggled at her.

But Alyssa’s words from the previous day had been like a shot of adrenaline to her heart. No matter how many memories and moments they shared, Mara and Balfour had not ended up together.

determined to secure Balfour’s affections

support of the elder Howards

Alyssa’s encouraging words brought a spontaneous

of it in the rear-view mirror and teased, “So thrilled to be going home? Can’t stand the thought of

forecast predicted snowfall in the coming days – something she hadn’t seen in nearly three years – her

and Grandma every day. I never said I didn’t want to be alone with you!

said I didn’t want to be alone with you. In fact, if possible, I wish we could always-”

expectation shimmering in her eyes, “Always what?”

Balfour seemed suddenly shy and clammed

completely indifferent to him. As long as she had that, she could be patient with everything else. She had learned over the years to fight

of fragility

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side, step by step, turning their con

about Mara?

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