Chapter 2154
Balfour parked his car out front and handed the keys to the valet, striding into the living room with a bounce in his
step.
He couldn’t help but look forward to seeing the expression on Ivy’s face when she heard he had found the evidence
they needed.
“Just back from the office? Why leave Ivy all on her lonesome until now?”
As he entered, Alyssa was perched on the couch, evidently waiting just for him..
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“You two just got together. It’s prime time for building that connection. You can’t keep leaving Ivy alone at home like
this. Your grandfather and I can be as sweet as apple pie to Ivy, but it’s your bond with her that’ll make her heart
sing. Balfour, I’m not trying to nag, but you’ve got to consider Ivy’s feelings more.”
Balfour nodded, “Yeah, I’ll keep that in mind. I get what you’re saying.”
Dean set aside his newspaper and approached his ambitious grandson, “Understanding isn’t enough, boy. You’ve
got to show her with actions, not just words.
The business can survive without you micromanaging. We don’t want you wearing yourself out. Seeing you happy is
what’s most important to us.”
Alyssa beckoned Balfour to stoop down, whispering to him while she straightened his crooked tie from his hustle.
“What’s the rush, boy? Where in the world is your blazer? You ran back without it?”
That’s when Balfour realized he’d left his blazer behind. He wasn’t too bothered though, his mind was racing to
share the good news with Ivy.
“I must’ve left it at the office.”
“Well, alright then. You better go on up and keep Ivy company. She took today’s events hard, and after you left, she
felt even lonelier.”
The elders had things they couldn’t quite articulate, but they understood.
Ivy was considerate, never showing a hint of complaint when Balfour rushed back to handle business matters, even
defending him in their presence.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmBut the sense of desolation and unease in her eyes was something she couldn’t hide.
Balfour promised and hurried upstairs, eager to see Ivy.
Ever since that message, Ivy had been slumped on the couch in a daze. Her mind was blank, not wanting to do
anything.
“Click-”
The door opened. She turned around instinctively, only to see Balfour, who should have just left Giselle’s house.
“I’m back.”
Balfour strode over, arms opening wide in a gesture to embrace Ivy.
But Ivy remained seated, her gaze drifting away, exuding a chilly air.