The Kiss that Sparked it All (Ellinor and Theo) novel Chapter 2436

Ivy couldn't see her future through the fog that clouded her vision, but in that moment, she knew one thing for certain: she had to escape the suffocating grip of the family that had always entangled her.

The family was a quagmire that dragged Ivy deeper with every struggle to break free.

If she didn't rip herself away with fierce resolve, maybe she'd remain shackled for life.

It pained her even more because she knew her parents, Tessa and Finn, weren't the kind to offer their support like others did.

For many times, Ivy wondered if it was something about her that made them treat her this way.

Clara was just a girl like her, but why did they shower Clara with affection?

Moreover, Clara wasn't even their biological daughter. Years of this treatment had sown seeds of doubt in Ivy's self-worth.

"Well, I really thought if I just complied with all their wishes and demands, they'd come to like me just as they like Clara. But in the end, I was dreaming. No matter how hard I try, they'll never like me."

Balfour gazed at Ivy with eyes brimming with compassion, gently caressing her cheek. He couldn't fathom how parents could find fault with such a sensible daughter. And Ivy's so-called sister, selfish to the core, chose to slander her instead of clearing Ivy's name online during her time of need!

It was hard to imagine what kind of twisted family this was.

"Mr. Howard?" Leo looked at the caller ID on his phone with a hint of surprise. Why was the boss calling him now?

"How's the task Grandma assigned you coming along?"

Although Alyssa had recently inquired about the progress on Ivy's case, Leo reported every detail to his boss.

"If the evidence gathering goes smoothly, we should be able to file the lawsuit by next Monday. Seren has been more foolish than we anticipated, leaving a digital trail of legal blunders. We’re just biding our time, waiting for the right moment to gather all the evidence and strike hard, ensuring she can't stir up any more trouble."