Chapter 2301

The moment by walked through the door, Alyssa had whipped up a feast that could put a Thanksgiving spread to shame. Her face shone with a joy that could light up the darkest of rooms

Balfour settled down next to box the warmth of home wrapping around him like a favorite

blanket

Dean and Alyssa took their seats at the head of the table. Mara, for reasons known only to her plunked herself down right beside Balfour.

To everyone but Balfour, her intentions were clear as day, Balfour, however, remained blissfully unaware of the drama unfolding. He was probably the last true innocent in a world of seasoned players

meal passed in a haze of contentment for ly, interrupted only by Mara’s lack

Ny and Balfour headed

glass as she watched their retreat. She was so consumed by

are you busy?” Alyssa’s voice was like a cold draft in a warm room.

face a quickly painted picture of innocence. “Alyssa,

‘Come

glass conservatory, a place where it was eternally spring and the flowers never stopped blooming, Mara knew this little talk

gotta go practice my scales,” Mara said, feigning busyness, hoping for a brief exchange or, better

your studies, why don’t you fly back home? Staying here indefinitely doesn’t

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