The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2300

As Balfour looked up, he noticed only Mara was left standing on the doorstep, but he didn’t seem too bothered by it.

With one hand, he carried a small suitcase, mostly filled with Ivy’s belongings; he only had a couple of changes of clothes for himself.

So when Mara reached out to take the suitcase from him, he dodged her, handing it off to the approaching butler instead, “It’s too heavy for you.”

Mara pouted in solidarity, “Balfour, why do Alyssa and Dean seem so indifferent about you, their own grandson? They don’t seem to welcome you at all. It’s downright upsetting.”

Balfour didn’t quite understand why Mara felt aggrieved on his behalf.

After all, he was used to coming home every other day; his grandparents probably had their fill of him.

Besides, why should they stand by the main entrance in the chilly wind?

Ivy had just recovered from her

Mara might be a bit too sensitive, but ultimately she was looking out for

time, could you perhaps take me out for a bit?” Mara asked with hopeful eyes. She longed for some alone time

they concealed their feelings well, it was clear they preferred

determined to disappoint them. She wasn’t about to give up

she was the one truly suited for him.

Ivy hadn’t even bothered to look back at Balfour. After all his fuss and worry over her these past days,

was so wrapped up

her life to him. When Balfour and Mara stepped into the house, lagging a step behind, Ivy was already digging into the feast the elders had

a surprised smile, “The oysters today are exceptionally fresh,

more restrained as she said, “Ms. Lewis, please have some as

a few more. When you were away, I had plenty. Back in M State, I lived near the coast and often

a country bumpkin, which Ivy dismissed, but