The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2274

After the calamity years ago, Mara’s brief time around Alyssa left her feeling like Alyssa was distant, almost unreachable. Alyssa even mentioned that she had changed.

Those words haunted her for years, leaving her restless. Thus, she barely touched ground in her homeland before fleeing abroad.

Now, years later, returning filled her with unease.

Somehow, she had this gut feeling that this old lady would be tough to get along with.

Seeing Mara’s nerves, Balfour offered, “Do you want to postpone the visit?”

She forced a smile. “No need. I want to see them right off the bat. They’ll be thrilled. Otherwise, it might seem impolite. Besides, Balfour, I don’t even have a place to stay yet. Can I crash at your place for a while?”

curious about the life Balfour and Ivy had built together. She wanted to grasp the threads that might reveal Ivy’s place in his

Maybe I could set you up somewhere else? You’re worried about Grandma, right? It might be more uncomfortable under the same

you want me to be a part of your life? Or is it that now you

words were laden with longing for him.

so focused, did not take it in

with hardly anyone she knew around. The

he finally soothed, “you can stay at our place

joy. “Great, that’s settled then. And Balfour,

“Sure.”

steeled herself before getting out of the car, but standing at

another day, Alyssa