The Kiss that Sparked it All (Ellinor and Theo) novel Chapter 2426

"Cut it out already," Ivy pleaded, her voice tinged with desperation. Her fragile heart couldn't handle Balfour's repeated jests.

To Balfour, his words may have been casual, but to Ivy, it was like he was upping the ante on her racing heart with every joke.

"I'm not kidding. Why would you think I am?" Balfour asked, noticing Ivy's unease. He added, "I'm right outside your building."

Ivy's breath caught in her throat.

Balfour was outside her building? What on earth did that mean? Was he actually standing outside her dorm this very moment?

"Don't believe me? Then come out on your balcony and see for yourself," Balfour said, his tone almost tinged with laughter.

Ivy thought him mad. It was the wee hours of the morning, well past 2 AM, and instead of sleeping, he'd driven to her dorm.

If that wasn't insanity, what was?

"You're insane!" she blurted out.

Her outburst only made Balfour chuckle. "Step out for a moment, and you’ll see whether I’m lying or not. Take your time, I'll be right here waiting for you."

After a moment of silence on the line, Ivy could be heard rustling, presumably getting out of bed.

The next moment, there she was on the balcony.

Clad in her thin nightgown, phone in hand, she looked bewildered as she peered down.

Their eyes met, Balfour standing by his car, Ivy above on her balcony. Both were silent, holding their phones and staring.

Ivy moved her lips but ended up saying, "You're absolutely nuts."