Ivy took a pause. Her brows moved slightly as she calmly raised her eyelids, then hooked the corners of her lips.

“Why do you want to know this, Mr. Reed?”

Having and knowing the answer no longer have any meaning? Ivy pondered.

“Just answer me.” Wyatt’s voice was deep, and his eyes were as profound as the sea.

Ivy smiled softly as she lowered her eyelids.

“Because my family is not impressed with you, but I was somehow blind and adored you.”

That’s why I abandoned my world, gave up my identity, and ran to him with open arms. Unfortunately, you did not catch me, and I fell painfully, she...