The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2221

Diana cast an indifferent glance, barely acknowledging Colton’s words with more than a flicker of disinterest.

Once Ivy, having caught her breath, felt an unexpected kinship with the no was c water. It was not long before the cameras started rolling.

“Aurora, I’ve always been this way. As my friend for so many years, you should know better than anyone. I haven’t changed,” Valor said, trying to explain herself despite the effort it took.

But her words were met with a harsh shove from Aurora, sending her tumbling into the sea.

They had grown up by the seaside, understanding all too well the dangers of high tide.

Yet even in such peril, Aurora had pushed her into the water. Valor felt a jolt of shock and a bitter taste in her mouth…

Ivy allowed her body to relax, sinking into the water’s embrace. She counted the seconds. in her head, knowing that once she reached thirty, she could surface safely.

“Eighteen, nineteen…”

she seemed. Valor was her dearest friend; how could she stand by and watch her get swept

spot where Valor

coming to save you-”

swam determinedly towards Valor as the water rose

twenty-six… Twenty-nine,

she felt

seemed intent on dragging her down to

but could not

“Mmm… Help…”

even manage to break the surface to cry for

lingering three seconds longer than planned, her body stiffened, her limbs outstretched as she sank deeper into

where’s Ivy? Is she alright? I can’t find her!” Diana, too, cast aside all pretense, standing up in the water and yelling

gone

expression looked