The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2373

“I just need a little breathing room right now, okay? I wanna be alone for a bit.’

Today had been an absolute mess, and Ivy longed for solitude, to just be with her thoughts in silence.

Nolan watched Ivy’s resolve and finally relented, “How about I walk you up to your apartment, and I’ll leave once I see you’re safe inside, deal?”

Ivy nodded, but insisted on not needing his support while walking. Reluctantly, Nolan trailed behind her, watching as she hobbled up the stairs with her crutches, each step a small victory.

His heart ached at the sight. Ivy wasn’t meant for a life alone in a tiny flat; she deserved to be cherished, held close to someone’s heart.

If Balfour couldn’t do that, then he would!

After ensuring Ivy was back in her apartment, just as she was about to close the door, Nolan interrupted her.

something else,

averted her gaze, sensing the tangled emotions within him. She knew his

head back, Nolan. You’ve got a ton of work at

do have something. I need to tell you,” Nolan

it wait? I’m pretty

to keep running away? I need to say this now. Is it so hard to just give

earnest plea, Ivy was at

as a dear

pressed on, “Of course, I know that. But we met before you and he did! I get that Balfour is a hotshot in the business world, young and successful, with admirers galore. I may not measure up to him. But if he treated you

at Nolan,

your strengths, and he has his. Really, there’s

him.”

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