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?

in years, and Ivy had just recovered from

thought Mara might be a bit too sensitive, but ultimately she

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 bit?” Mara asked with hopeful eyes. She longed for some alone time with

house under the watchful eyes of the elders was stifling, and although they concealed their feelings well, it

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

would make them see that she was

his fuss and worry over her

so wrapped up in herself.

the clock, dedicating her life to him. When Balfour and Mara stepped into the house,

surprised smile, “The oysters today are exceptionally fresh,

and her expression became more restrained as she said, “Ms. Lewis, please

Then Ivy, please enjoy a few more. When you were away, I had plenty. Back in M State, I lived near the coast and often had them!”

of a country