The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 2322

After the long evening at the hospital, it was Balfour who lifted Ivy gently into his arms and carried her back into the house.

To their surprise, Alyssa and Dean had been waiting up for them in the living room, their eyes heavy with sleep that they refused to succumb to.

"Back at last! What did the doctor say?" Alyssa bustled forward, concern knitting her brow as she followed them to the couch.

Ivy, feeling a twinge of guilt, took Alyssa's hand. "Grandma, Grandpa, you should've gone to bed. It's really not a big deal."

Alyssa sighed with a frown. "How could we sleep knowing you two were still out? Don't worry, dear. At our age, we don't need much sleep anyway."

Seeing Ivy struggling to get down, Alyssa relented. "Alright, now that you're back, we can rest easy. Just make sure Balfour takes good care of you."

With a nod of assurance from Balfour, Alyssa finally retreated to her room with Dean shuffling behind her.

"You hungry? Want me to whip up something for you?" Balfour offered, but Ivy shook her head. Her appetite had vanished with the night's turmoil.

Respecting her wishes, Balfour decided he'd prepare some warm soup later if she felt peckish during their usual late-night snack time.