The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2304

Balfour could sense Mara’s conviction was as strong as if someone had badmouthed her behind her back.

“Don’t worry about staying here,” he reassured her. “If anyone dares to gossip about you, just tell me. You’re without a place to stay, and I’m not going to let anyone make things difficult for you.”

Initially, Balfour hesitated to let Mara in.

Now, he felt it was the right decision. To find her another place to stay seemed less of a priority.

With her under his roof, he could look out for her a little more until she could return to her home country and put an end to this whole situation.

Mara’s eyes reddened with distress, insisting she couldn’t stay any longer.

“Balfour, I know I’ve been a bother, and I can’t impose on you anymore. Even if I have to stay on my own, I will. Really.”

safe for you to stay alone outside!” Balfour

laughing and chatting. They

instinctively hid behind Balfour.

romantic interest in Balfour, but Mara’s actions were a

to win Balfour’s affection on her own terms,

known each other for years.

you look upset. Did something

her head at him with her watery eyes, indicating she didn’t want to

disagreement with Alyssa or Ivy. Balfour just explained, “It’s nothing. You guys stay at

Ivy had just returned from the hospital, and where was he off to

alone at home would only upset her

have lots to talk about. Balfour, Ivy