The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2545

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.

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

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

Sometimes, it’s not as simple as

beef with them, but a few words on the internet, plus Balfour’s daily attentions,

Ivy won, Ophelia wouldn’t

it all turned out okay

how could Balfour say no?

too late one day and you get bullied again. Next time, don’t \just stand there; turn down the challenge,

I get there, you can tell me everything,

but laugh. “Balfour, do you still see me as a kid?

“I know you’re an adult, but

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just glad you don’t have to go to that dance studio anymore.

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