The Kiss that Sparked it All (Ellinor and Theo) novel Chapter 2381

“That's on us, too. The kid's had a lonelier upbringing than most, not growing up in a typical happy-go-lucky household. There was a time when I even questioned if he was capable of loving someone, but then again, he's always been so devoted to Dean and me. Now it seems, he might struggle to recognize who he truly loves. You've got to trust my intuition, Ivy. If Balfour didn't care for you, I wouldn't push you two together.”

After hearing Alyssa's words, Ivy's heart sunk even deeper. She and Balfour had put on quite the performance for Dean and Alyssa, never imagining they'd take it to heart.

The more Alyssa spoke, the sadder Ivy got. It seemed like Balfour truly didn't have a shred of love for her.

“Grandma, I get what you're saying, and I'm so touched by how much Dean and you cherish me. I've never felt this kind of favor, not even from my own parents! Even if Balfour and I go our separate ways, I promise I'll come visit you often。”

Ivy's words stopped Alyssa in her tracks, her hand swiftly clutching Ivy's wrist. “Ivy, don’t say such frightening things, darling.”

She cut herself off.

“Has something happened recently? I've asked you over and over again. If you really don't want to talk about it, I'll let it be. But at least let me in on what's going on between the two of you. Even if you're planning to leave Balfour someday, there must be a reason, right?”

Not wanting to leave Alyssa guessing, Ivy told her about the intimate photos of Mara and Balfour. Alyssa's brows furrowed deeper and deeper.