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.

not

“I

up your alone

his brow, puzzled at the sudden mention of Ivy

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

was

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

was the first time Balfour

Ivy become that important to him already?

Mara’s heart sank, realizing she could not continue to be unreasonable, or she would only tilt Balfour’s affection

don’t know Ivy that well yet. Why would

didn’t respect her, why would I have insisted on buying her a gift and visiting her after such a tiring flight? I did it because I know she’s your wife, and I wanted to