The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 2248

Balfour sat in contemplative silence.

Colton and the producer wisely chose not to disturb the man who commanded the business world and was now pulling strings to secure funding for their film.

When Balfour made a move, it was a sure bet. If he stepped in, there would likely be no mishaps.

It was dark when Balfour finally left the set, figuring that Ivy would be asleep by the time he got back to the hospital.

Elara was tidying up the day's paperwork when Balfour unexpectedly returned.

In a hushed tone, she said, "Mrs. Howard is already asleep. If you need to speak with her, it might be best to wait until morning so as not to wake her."

It was a gentle reminder. Maybe Ivy would sleep better if Balfour was there in the room with her.

After Balfour left, Ivy tossed and turned, struggling to find sleep.

Although she hadn't said it, Elara could sense it. She lingered in the room a while longer, chatting with Ivy about this and that, hoping to distract her from her worries.

Ivy finally drifted off around ten, her brow furrowed even in sleep.

Elara wondered why, with their evident affection, Balfour’s concern for Ivy and her strong yearning for him, they couldn’t just get along.

Balfour nodded, acknowledging Elara's words, and then tiptoed into the room. He approached the bed where Ivy lay fitfully asleep and gently placed his hand on her furrowed brow.

"Is it because of me that you're upset?" he wondered internally.

Was he complaining to Mara about her lack of understanding, thinking how much better it would be if she were like Mara?

Ivy didn't want to seem pitiful, but Balfour's actions had made it clear that she would always be second to Mara.

She remembered the last question Elara had asked.

"Why do you and Mr. Howard, with such a great relationship, still have disputes? Isn't your love strong enough to overcome any crisis?"

Elara, being a perceptive nurse, sensed that Ivy needed to talk about these things, prompting her to ask the question.

Ivy had just smiled without responding immediately. She was pondering the question too. But for the two of them, a fundamental premise did not exist—their feelings were not as profound as assumed.