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…”

was not as heartless as she seemed. Valor was her dearest friend; how could she

frantically towards the spot where

be afraid, I’m coming to

towards Valor as the water rose

Twenty-nine, thirty!”

as Ivy was about to emerge triumphantly, she felt a pair

seemed intent on dragging her down

struggled desperately but could

“Mmm… Help…”

to break

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

Diana, too, cast aside all

Ivy’s gone

expression looked genuinely panicked.