The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 2315

He never thought of Ivy as indifferent. After all, if she truly was, why would she bother coming in to look for Mara?

Ivy lifted her tearful gaze to meet his. “You’ve got it all wrong. I am cold and selfish. You just didn’t see it before! I’m inherently self-centered. I’d be happy if you and Mara were stuck in these woods forever!"

Balfour knew she was speaking out of anger, but he couldn’t help worrying about her. She had just collapsed to the ground.

"Did you twist your ankle or hurt something? Please, tell me, will you?"

He reached for the flashlight, shined it on Ivy, and she flinched slightly.

"Why worry about someone as selfish as me? A person as cold as I should just be left to fend for myself. Even if I broke my ankle, it’s none of your concern!"

Ivy was clearly speaking in the heat of the moment, probably concerning her ankle.

Balfour kept quiet, bowing his head and gently feeling Ivy’s ankle.

"Does it hurt?"

Ivy jerked her foot away and said, "It's none of your business."

"So it’s the left foot then."

Sure enough, the moment he touched her ankle, she hissed in pain.

"Is it that bad? Did you sprain it? I hope it’s not a fracture. That would be serious!"

Balfour supported Ivy's lower body with his hands and pulled her up with a bit of effort.

"Ah—" Ivy cried out in shock, then felt her ears burning. She hadn’t expected him to lift her like that.

After all, she weighed more than 90 pounds.

Following Balfour's suggestion, Ivy tried to lift her foot but winced in pain.

"Don't move. I’ll carry you out."

Ivy's eyes widened slightly, and the next second, Balfour had scooped her up in his arms.

He had just carried Mara out on his back, why was he…

Balfour glanced down at Ivy in his arms, as if to explain, "Your foot is injured. It might get jostled if I carry you on my back, so it’s safer if you’re in my arms."

"Oh," Ivy murmured, too embarrassed to look up, and she missed the blush on Balfour’s ears.

"Just so you know, I’m selfish and cold, and even if you carry me out, don’t expect any gratitude from me."