Chapter 2277


    Chapter 2277


    ra felt a blush of embarrassment as she admitted, “I did minor in psychology back in college, but at


    best, I can offer some advice. For a proper diagnosis, you really should seek out a professional


    therapist. It would be beneficial for both you and your wife.


    Especially, I think you need to carve out more time to be with her. You might not realize it, but she


    always seems more at ease when you’re around.”


    So, despite their constant bickering, Ivy was actually more rxed when he was there?


    “Bickering can be her way of opening up,” ra pointed out timely. “Shutting people out, that’s the real


    concern.”


    Had it not been for her previous interactions with Ivy, ra might have kept her opinions to herself. But


    she could not bear to see such a vibrant actress reduced to silence and solitude


    As one of Ivy’s many fans, ra had let go of the hope of seeing her back on the silver screen,


    wishing, instead, for her to be healthy and well.


    When Ivy first woke up, ra had joked about getting her to sign autographs for the many fans in the


    hospital. Seeing her current state, ra’s heart ached.


    But their sympathy as fans was of little use; this man’s concern was the only thing that might provide


    Ivy with thepanionship she needed.


    After hearing ra’s words, Balfour stood silently for a moment before softly pushing the door to Ivy’s


    ward open.


    He lingered in the darkness, never having imagined the magnitude of stress Ivy was under. What was


    she thinking about when left alone?


    He had only ever insisted that Ivy not return to the set, never considering that it was an important


    choice for her, too.


    No wonder Ivy wanted to go home, where at least Alyssa and Dean could keep herpany. As for


    him, aside from the nights spent by her side, his days were consumed by work at the office.


    Juggling both, it was inevitable that he would be physically and emotionally drained.


    Ivy always told him there was no need to keep watch; she was nearly recovered, and the VIP ward had


    doctors and nurses. But he had no idea she was struggling with loneliness. Ivy was not as strong as


    she pretended to be.


    In her sleep, Ivy began to sob softly. Balfour quickly moved to check on her, cautious not to startle her


    with a sudden burst of light. Guided by the moon’s glow, he gently patted her, whisperingforts.


    “Don’t leave…”


    “Don’t be scared; I’m here with you; I’m always with you.”


    Ivy seemed lost in a sea of sorrow, tears escaping the corners of her eyes as she murmured for


    someone not to leave.


    Perhaps it was Balfour’s soothing that helped because, after a while, she quieted down.


    He wiped away her tears, his heart twisting at the sight. It was as if Ivy’s heart harbored a silent grief,


    yet she suppressed it.


    Did she not trust him enough? The thought was unavoidable for Balfour.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


    She would share her burdens with him if she truly trusted him, right?