The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2492

“Let’s call it a day, Ivy. Your fan meet is just around the corner, and you’ve got the moves down. No need for any last-minute cramming,” Ms. Madison advised with a reassuring

smile.

“Got it. I’ll be sure to remember everything. And I’ve saved a ticket for you. Make sure you come, okay?” Ivy replied, her voice bubbling with excitement.

Ms. Madison couldn’t help but feel a thrill of anticipation as Ivy smiled and waved her goodbye; Ivy’s fan meet was the hottest ticket in town, and to think she had reserved one especially for her – it was a sweet gesture that didn’t go unnoticed.

As Ivy and Balfour made their way out, Ivy hadn’t even reached the door before Balfour, ever so thoughtful, had her jacket ready for her.

“Put this on now. You’re all sweaty, and if you catch a cold draft outside, you might catch a chill,” he said with concern.

Ivy slipped into the jacket and leaned in close to Balfour, whispering, “Did I do okay in there?”

For some reason, Balfour’s cheeks flushed a deep shade of crimson when Ivy drew near.

good,” he managed to say.

exclaimed, her eyes widening in astonishment. “How

had never seen such an expression on

me?” Ivy teased, feeling her own

in response

an audience before, and the thought of her very fi show being in front of her

reluctant to

they reached the front door of their home and Balfour opened the car door for her that she faintly heard him say, “Not

was more than just “not bad” to Balfour. In that moment, a fierce desire to keep her all to himself had surged within him. He just didn’t want her

expectations. Watching her

“Ring-ring…”

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quiet place where only the two of them, along with an occasional