The Kiss that Sparked it All

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If Ophelia’s heart wasn’t set on dancing but instead fluttered to misguided whims, what was the point of teaching such a student?

The teachers wouldn’t find any sense of achievement, and such a student would only distract the others, stopping them from focusing on their practice.

On the way back, Balfour clutched Ivy’s hand, tracing patterns on the back of it, eyes staring out the window, lost in thought.

Ivy wiggled her fingers, scratching lightly in his palm.

“What’s on your mind? Still worried about Grandma?”

Balfour let out a sigh, gazing at Ivy before suddenly pulling her into an embrace. “I’m worried about Grandma, and I’m worried about you too.”

“Me? What’s there to worry about me?”

Ivy looked up at him, puzzled from within his arms.

too kind-hearted, and that’s why people push you around. If I hadn’t

just sore about losing, that’s all. I won the first round, and I could beat her in another. She’s no

things. Sometimes, it’s not as simple as ‘who’s right and who’s done what.

but a few words on the internet, plus Balfour’s daily attentions, had sparked

matter how many dance-offs Ivy won, Ophelia wouldn’t let it go.

since my debut, but it all turned out okay in the end. And you’ll always

how

you get bullied again. Next time, don’t \just stand there; turn down the challenge, okay? Or

there, you can tell me everything, and

couldn’t help but laugh. “Balfour, do you still see me as a kid? I’m an

Balfour still looked worried. “I know you’re an adult, but some people aren’t as

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dance studio anymore. I’d worry about what they might do to you

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laden with concern, a genuine fear for Ivy’s well-being.