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.

people push you around. If I hadn’t shown up today, would you really have kept

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

it’s not as simple as ‘who’s right

with them, but a few words on

Ivy won, Ophelia wouldn’t

a lot since my debut, but it all turned out okay in the end. And you’ll always be there to watch over

gaze, how could Balfour say

and you get bullied again. Next time, don’t \just stand there; turn down

and when I get there, you can tell me

do you still see me as

“I know you’re an adult, but some people

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that dance studio anymore. I’d

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