The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2236

“Ivy’s still lying in that hospital bed, and unless you’ve got something earth-shattering to tell me, I’m heading over there now.”

Balfour’s brow was furrowed deeply, a sign of his fraying patience. The mere thought of Ivy, so still and quiet on her hospital mattress, was enough to make his tolerance wear thin.

At a time like this, Mara had the nerve to question why he was short with her?

A sniffle came clearly from the other end of the line.

Balfour, aware of Mara’s tendency to shed tears, gentled his tone. “Look, I’m not irritated with you, okay? Just be patient for now, and I’ll visit when I can. Ivy’s sick, and she needs me, alright?”

“Balfour, have you forgotten what you promised my sister? Before she passed, you swore you’d always be there for me. But now, for a woman you’ve hardly known…”

The mention of her departed sister darkened Balfour’s expression, sealing his lips shut. That was a promise he had indeed made.

for his sake, Mara’s sister would not have succumbed to her heart condition so young, leaving the world prematurely. In that respect, Balfour owed Mara’s family,

think I’d forget what I promised her?” Mara found his icy composure disconcerting. She was well aware of his aversion to discussing her sister, so why did she bring her up at such a critical

game. Taking a deep breath, she tried to make amends.

who forgets his promises. It’s just… you haven’t visited, and you flew back home without seeing

to M State a week early to join Mara in remembering

at the memory of the girl who

there, like always.”

relieved chuckle. She didn’t see Ivy as a threat

her sister’s death, and Balfour had never suspected a thing. The only other person who knew the

she have

a little patience, Balfour

Mara’s lips

clueless. By the time she hung up, he was