The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2273

She could not believe how fickle the human heart could be.

Óne moment, someone’s all smiles and friendly gestures; the next, they’re ready to murder you.

“Don’t rack your brain trying to make sense of a murderer’s motives,” Balfour said, his voice a mix of reassurance and sternness. “Just know she’s locked up now, facing the music. She’ll get her day in court. Maybe you should take a break from the set until then. I’d hate for anything else to happen.”

He fell silent momentarily before venturing, “Are you really going to keep shooting this film?”

Ivy had wrestled with this question before. When Nolan confronted her, her reaction was irritation

But now, hearing Balfour’s concern, she was not so sure anymore.

This was her debut, her baby, and she dreamed of a grand finale for it.

string of disasters on set, she questioned if her perseverance was even

deep, thoughtful sigh. “Give me a little time. I need

time you need. Mara’s waiting

fist. She avoided

through the empty hospital room, and only then did she know he

churned inside her. She had no right to question why Mara

it. Balfour and Mara had their whole lives to spend together annually, did they

was the extra piece in their puzzle.

lot, Balfour realized Mara was nowhere to be seen.

He called out.

have gone in

before finding Mara huddled in a corner, her face lifting with relief and hurt as he approached.

were you? I’ve been waiting forever,” she said with a