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?

years, and Ivy had just recovered from her illness. There was no need for

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

you maybe a bit less busy? If you have some time, could you perhaps take me out for a bit?” Mara asked with hopeful eyes. She longed for some

the elders was stifling, and although they concealed their feelings well, it was clear they preferred Mara not to get too entangled with Balfour.

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

she

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

up in herself. How

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

oysters today are exceptionally fresh, you should try

on Mara, and her expression became more

Ivy, please enjoy a few more. When you were away, I had plenty. Back in

Ivy was somewhat of a country bumpkin, which Ivy dismissed, but Alyssa frowned.