Chapter 2244


    Chapter 2244


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    Nn was anxious, his usual charm nowhere to be found as he faced Ivy across the room.


    “Ivy, just pretend I’m a stranger for a minute and seriously consider what I’m saying. Do you really want


    to keep doing something this risky? Even your fans, the ones who truly care about you, wouldn’t want


    you putting yourself in danger like this.”


    Ivy frowned, her resolve wavering. Was he really pushing her to give up now?


    “Nn, I get where you’reing from, but this career… it’s my first real shot. I just can’t walk away


    halfway through.”


    Watching Ivy avoid his gaze, Nn’s expression grew even more concerned. “Are you still as stubborn


    as ever? Why do you have to be this way? Isn’t your life worth more than anything?”


    Locking eyes with him, Ivy replied, “Nn, did youe here just to hear me say I’ll quit acting?


    Thanks for your concern, really. I appreciate it, but I’m not ready to throw in the towel just yet. I can’t


    convince you now, I know, but this is my life, and I’m holding the reins. Besides, I’m an adult and have


    the right to make my own choices, including how to protect myself. Thanks for stopping by, Nn. I’m


    grateful, truly. But I’m tired, and if you don’t mind, I’d like to get some rest.”


    With that, Ivy turned away and closed her eyes.


    Nn let out a wry chuckle, his tone softening with a hint of resignation. “I should’ve known you’d


    bristle at me ying the bad guy here. But, stubborn or not, I had to say my piece. Alright, I’ll leave you


    to rest. Once you’re feeling stronger, I’lle back to check on you.”


    As he sighed, Ivy felt a pang of guilt. Was she being too hard on him? After all, he was just worried


    about her.


    Just as Nn was preparing to leave, the door swung open, and Balfour walked in.


    Spotting Nn, Balfour’s expression darkened


    Ivy, catching themotion, turned, and her eyes lit up at the sight of him- a spark that Nn had


    never managed to kindle.


    “Hello,” Nn greeted Balfour with due respect.


    “What brings you here?” Balfour, bags in hand, looked like he’d brought a piece of home with him.


    “Heard about Ivy’s ident. Found out she was staying here and came to check on her.”


    Without pausing, Balfour stepped past Nn and started unpacking the bags, setting out familiar


    comforts around the hospital room.


    “Well, I appreciate it on her behalf. She needs to rest now. You can leave.”


    Nn sighed, then added, “Balfour, maybe you should take better care of Ivy, prevent her from getting


    hurt over and over. If something really bad happens, you won’t even get the chance to regret it.”


    Balfour froze, then turned stiffly to meet Nn’s gaze. A sneer curled his lips, barely perceptible. “And


    what right do you have to say that?”


    Nn held his ground. “I know I’m overstepping, but remember, Ivy isn’t just your Ivy. She’s like the


    moon, admired by more people than there are stars in the sky.”


    The smirk faded from Balfour’s face, reced by a cold stare.