The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2282

She fancied acting, so let her act. He would not let what happened to Ivy occur again, not on his watch.

He was well aware of the public’s disdain for Colton’s production crew, but he knew better than to rush into damage control. The best strategy was to wait until their reputation hit rock bottom, then make a move; the turnaround would be spectacular.

Balfour had been scheming, knowing full well Ivy would certainly not give up acting.

Arriving home, Balfour instructed the housekeeper to lay out some everyday clothes for Ivy. As he stepped out of the car, Mara came running towards him.

“Balfour, you’re back!”

Mara seemed in high spirits, grabbing his arm, ready to head inside with him.

Balfour discreetly slipped his arm away.

the hospital must have drained you,” she said.

here; I need to discuss something with

I can’t hear? Don’t how bored I am here

listen in, but her complaint of boredom made Balfour hesitate.

M State. I’m swamped

Mara’s tears began to

waterworks? Did I say something wrong?”

a word, eyes brimming with stubborn tears.

said you were bored, so I thought you’d be happier in

You’re not considering me at all. You just find me bothersome, right? Sending me back to M State, you won’t have to see or make time for

Mara who first mentioned being

had hardly any friends here and had spent years in M State, surrounded by