The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 2233

Her eyes flickered, letting tears stream across her cheeks and into her hair.

"I honestly thought I was a goner."

With tender care, Balfour wiped away her tears, "I'm here now, I won't let anything happen to you."

"But you were in M State back then, so far away..."

The fact that Balfour had flown overseas to find Mara without a word had been eating away at Ivy.

If she hadn't woken up this time, their last argument might have been their final goodbye.

The thought that their last impression of each other was a fight filled Balfour with regret.

"It won't happen again. Next time, no matter where I go, I'll let you know in advance."

Balfour wasn't just making empty promises. After this ordeal, he had decided to stay in the country for the long haul, at least until Ivy finished filming the movie.

He had thought his substantial investment in the production would smooth Ivy's path. Now he acknowledged his naivety; the industry was too murky and chaotic.

Without a strong pillar of support, Ivy, his little lamb, would have been picked apart to the bone.

"Really?" She knew Balfour's decision to stay wasn't just for her, but the thought still filled her with joy, lighting up her eyes.

He nodded and tucked in the corner of the blanket for her.

"Your first task now is to rest up. I'll handle the film crew; you don't have to worry."