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?”

friend. We’re probably around the same age. I haven’t really connected with anyone here like I did back home.

to drop by

to the mall first, picking up some goodies for Ivy and his grandparents

turned to an eager Mara.

So what if

rising movie star! Think of me

her piece, Balfour relented and led her

Ivy’s voice

of Balfour. “The good news you mentioned you’d share with

noticed Mara trailing in behind him. The young woman’s unexpected

awkwardly avoided her gaze, unsettling her

be?” Ivy managed

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