The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2270

“She’s still in the hospital, so I have to stick around and take care of her. If you want to rest now, I can drop you home first and then head over to the hospital.”

Balfour hesitated, and Mara suddenly masked her face with an emotionless guise.

Instinctively, he felt it was not the right time for Ivy to cross paths with Mara.

Mara bit her lower lip in frustration.

Ivy again? It seemed like a recurring excuse for Balfour to dodge her.

She was determined to see what was so special about this woman!

With that thought, Mara’s face brightened with a broad smile. “Oh, Ivy! I just remembered I haven’t met her yet. Why don’t you take me along for a visit?”

looked uncertain, so Mara nudged him playfully. “Come on, it’ll be a chance to make a new friend. We’re probably around the same age. I haven’t really connected with anyone here like I did back home. If Ivy and I hit

only polite to drop

himself to refuse. So, he drove to the mall

with bags, paused and turned to an eager Mara. “Keep it down in there. She’s not

fussing like a worried grandma? So what if we haven’t

of me as a fan excited

her piece, Balfour relented and led

waiting for Ivy’s voice before opening the door.

lit up with a smile at the sight of Balfour. “The

she noticed Mara trailing in behind him.

glanced toward Balfour, but he awkwardly avoided her

managed to ask with a forced smile.

with infectious enthusiasm. “Hey there! I’m Balfour’s good friend, Mara Lewis! Ivy, we