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 illness. There was no need

be a bit too sensitive, but ultimately she was

now that Ivy is better, are you maybe a bit less busy? If you have some time, could you perhaps take me out for a

and although they concealed their feelings well, it was clear they preferred Mara

disappoint them. She wasn’t about to give

that she was

back at Balfour. After all his fuss and

was so wrapped up in

she could, she’d stick to Balfour round the clock, dedicating her life to him. When Balfour and Mara

surprised smile, “The oysters today are

fell on Mara, and her expression became more restrained as

faint smile, “Really? Then Ivy, please enjoy a few more. When you were away, I had plenty. Back in M State, I lived

country bumpkin, which Ivy dismissed, but Alyssa