The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2445

“Do you have any reason you can’t show up?” the officer asked, his tone laced with subtle irony that suggested he found the whole situation rather absurd.

Finn remained silent, feeling a flush of embarrassment at the thought of trekking down to the police station at his age. The mere idea of being spotted by someone he knew was mortifying.

“Alright, it’s your call,” the officer said, wrapping up the conversation. “If there’s nothing else, I’ll hang up now.”

Meanwhile, at the hospital, after Balfour had rushed Ivy to the emergency room, the medical staff promptly tended to the gash on the back of her head. Thankfully, it looked worse than it actually was.

“Doctor, why hasn’t Ivy woken up yet?” Balfour asked, his voice tinged with concern.

air about him, leaned in closer. “Mr. Howard, I mentioned this to you before when Ms. Dunhill was hospitalized. Her psychological state needs attention. Do you remember? I’m not a psychologist, but I’m quite certain

all too familiar with Ivy’s psychological struggles. The doctor had mentioned them during her last hospital stay, and Balfour had witnessed her brightening up a bit since then. But now, unexpectedly, the

I ask how Ms. Dunhill sustained the injury to the back of her head?” the doctor

Balfour glanced at Ivy, lying so still on the hospital

“Mr. Howard, I won’t pry further. But I strongly suggest you contact a psychologist quickly. That way, when Ms.

a psychologist, prompted not just by the doctor’s advice but by his own concern. Ivy had endured a lifetime of turmoil within her family, which undeniably took a toll on her psyche. She had always bottled up her

negativity she must have internalized over the years. Today’s altercation with Tessa may well have been the last straw that broke

it wasn’t harsh enough. If not for the fact that she was a woman, he would

adopted daughter while neglecting her own flesh and blood! He was at a loss as to why Tessa had shown up on Ivy’s set, but he was sure of one thing – her intentions were not in Ivy’s best interest. If only he had known Tessa would appear, he would have arranged to