Chapter 2178

“Did Mara call?” Balfour’s brows furrowed, cutting off Ivy’s words with a direct inquiry.

His voice rose a notch, a stark contrast to his usual composed demeanor.

Ivy nodded, “Your phone had her name saved as that, but when I asked who she was, she wouldn’t tell me.’

Balfour replied, “Don’t mind her; that’s just Mara being Mara, playing a joke on you.”

Ivy’s smile was stiff as she replied, “Really? But why does she know so much about us?” Her gaze was piercing as she locked eyes with Balfour.

Though Balfour’s expression shifted quickly, Ivy caught a fleeting glimpse of evasion in his eyes.

“It’s nothing. She likes to gossip and must’ve asked Quinton about us.

fists clenched under the tablecloth.

well? But don’t you think you should’ve told me who she is first? She wouldn’t answer me, and you’re

brow creased, puzzled by

friend of mine; you’ll meet her

phone, murmur an apology,

without thinking hard, she knew whom he

and why did Balfour care

Balfour. Ivy never asked Balfour to cut off contact with

think an explanation was necessary?

commitment he’d made to her not long ago. Was all that just a dream?

watching Balfour call Mara through the partition.

their conversation, but Balfour’s relaxed demeanor was obvious.

as if he had endless things to

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