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!”

you’re out there, and there’s been some kind of misunderstanding, let’s clear it up. Come on out. It’s not

Ivy was in the

from the shadows, repulsed by Ivy’s feigned concern. Such an actress

queen of drama!

Lewis! Ms.

yours to call, Mara thought bitterly.

back, and Mara was looking forward to some alone time with him. What was she even doing here?

“Ah-”

stumbled over a vine, tumbling to the ground. She clutched her

frowned. This was the scene she had been rehearsing in

to get up after a moment, gingerly

fracture. If it was