The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 1975

As Ivy's thoughts drifted to the unsettling images she'd seen earlier, her expression soured, her fingers tightening around the stems of the flowers she was absentmindedly arranging.

Alyssa noticed the change in Ivy's demeanor and asked with a chuckle, "Ivy, if you keep at it with that strength, you're going to snap those poor flowers!"

"Huh?" Startled, Ivy realized she had nearly ruined Alyssa's cherished potted plant and blushed with embarrassment, "Alyssa, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to..."

Alyssa smiled and took the trowel from Ivy's hand, "It's just a plant, dear. But what's bothering you? What's got you so occupied?"

"Oh, nothing!" Ivy forced a smile nervously, "Just got a bit distracted by some celebrity gossip, that's all."

Alyssa clearly didn't buy the explanation but didn't press further, turning her attention back to the potted fern in front of her, "Ivy, remember, things aren't always what they seem. You can't always take what you see in the media at face value, it's important to hear the other side of the story before you jump to conclusions."

Ivy pondered over Alyssa's words.

She was right. The paparazzi always loved to stir the pot!

But how differently Balfour treated Giselle, Ivy had seen it in her eyes.

She knew her place as Balfour's contractual wife didn't give her the right to meddle in his personal life.

Whomever he dated or was rumored to be involved with was none of her business. But for some reason, the images from the news kept swimming in her head, leaving her restless and irritable.

Unable to focus, Ivy excused herself from the gardening session, "Alyssa, I'm feeling a bit tired. I think I'll head upstairs for a nap, and we can continue this another time."

Alyssa didn't question her, simply advising her to take care of herself and nodding her off to her room.