The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2283

“I know I’ve been a pain, but all I wanted was to come back,

If it were not for you, why would I have flown all the way back, only to find myself all alone in a chilly airport lounge? Balfour, I swear I won’t be a nuisance to you anymore!”

With tears streaming down her face, Mara spun around, ready to sprint away,

Balfour was beside himself with worry. She was a stranger in these parts, and the thought of her running off into the unknown was unbearable.

He dashed after her, grabbed her arm, and started to soothe her worries.

“Hey, hey, it’s alright. I misspoke, okay? I never meant you were a bother. You mentioned being bored at home, so I tried to come up with something that would suit you, You should be out having fun with your friends during the holiday, not cooped up here with my grandparents. You’re welcome to stay as long as you’re not feeling too trapped.”

Mara sniffled, listening to his explanation.

do you really not think I’m a bother?”

“I really

coming here mess up your alone

the sudden mention of Ivy and Mara’s tone.

met that woman, it seems like you have less time for me. Is it because

was wearing

know her name; why call her ‘that woman? It’s disrespectful. She’s my wife now, and I expect you to treat her with respect.”

was stunned; this was the first time Balfour had spoken to her with such severity.

Ivy become that important to him already?

sank, realizing she could not continue to be unreasonable, or she

I just don’t know Ivy that well yet.

have insisted on buying her a gift and visiting her after such a tiring flight? I did it because I know she’s