The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2309

But Alyssa and Dean were getting on in years; there was no way they could dash into the woods to join the search for the missing person.

They had no choice but to wait outside.

“Ms. Lewis! Ms. Lewis, are you out there?” called Ivy, her voice piercing the stillness of the evening.

Mara scowled in irritation upon hearing Ivy’s voice.

What was that wretched woman doing here?

Mara had no interest in being found by her, of all people.

Ivy was just putting on a show for Balfour to see, wasn’t she? All that affectation-did Ivy really think she couldn’t see right through it?

The very next moment, Ivy’s flashlight beam hit Mara square in the face. She immediately shut her eyes and clamped a hand over her mouth, desperate not to make a sound.

“Damn it all!”

been some kind of misunderstanding, let’s clear it up. Come on out. It’s not safe to be in these woods

There was no misunderstanding. If Ivy was in the picture, then Mara might

shadows, repulsed by Ivy’s feigned concern. Such an actress sh was, playing her role even when there was no

true queen of

Lewis! Ms.

if my name is yours to call, Mara thought

off quickly. Balfour was likely on his way back, and Mara was looking forward to some alone time

“Ah-”

ground.

been rehearsing in her mind, and now Ivy

and unassisted, Ivy managed to get up after a moment, gingerly avoiding putting weight on her injured

it was just a twist and not a fracture. If it was broken, she’d