The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2381

“That’s on us, too. The kid’s had a lonelier upbringing than most, not growing up in a typical happy-go-lucky household. There was a time when I even questioned if he was capable of loving someone, but then again, he’s always been so devoted to Dean and me. Now it seems, he might struggle to recognize who he truly loves. You’ve got to trust my intuition, Ivy. If Balfour didn’t care for you, I wouldn’t push you two together.”

After hearing Alyssa’s words, Ivy’s heart sunk even deeper. She and Balfour had put on quite the performance for Dean and Alyssa, never imagining they’d take it to heart.

The more Alyssa spoke, the sadder Ivy got. It seemed like Balfour truly didn’t have a shred of love for her.

“Grandma, I get what you’re saying, and I’m so touched by how much Dean and you cherish me. I’ve never felt this kind of favor, not even from my own parents! Even if Balfour and I go our separate ways, I promise I’ll come visit you often.

”

Ivy’s words stopped Alyssa in her tracks, her hand swiftly clutching Ivy’s wrist. say such frightening things, darling.”

She cut herself off.

at least let me in on what’s going on between the two of you. Even if

her about the intimate photos of Mara and Balfour. Alyssa’s brows furrowed deeper

Ms. Lewis, it’d be

Ivy speak so, Alyssa’s heart

of sneaking into Balfour’s study with ill intentions, and it turned out she was right! If

one thing: do you trust Balfour? Do you think he’s someone who would engage in such sleazy behavior?”

her answer already

an arrangement, and it was unlikely he would

biased in his favor. But I know my grandson. He wouldn’t be married to

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