The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2321

Just moments ago, Mara had practically thrown herself at the doctor, begging him to prescribe her a couple of sprays to reduce swelling.

What kind of doctor turns down easy money like that?

The doctor didn’t seem fazed by her glare. He just kept his gaze lowered, avoiding Mara’s eyes as he muttered, “If you’re not sick, you really shouldn’t come to the hospital. You’ve paid, sure, but you’re also wasting resources that others might desperately need, right? Ms. Lewis, you are free to leave now.”

Balfour’s eyes remained downcast, his expression unreadable, but even Mara could feel the chill emanating from him.

“Balfour, don’t listen to this quack! My leg is killing me, and he insists I’m fine. Let’s try another hospital, okay?”

She reached out, trying to tug at Balfour’s sleeve with a whine.

Balfour stepped back, leaving Mara

the doctor’s time. There are plenty of people who

response, he scooped up Ivy and left, leaving Mara behind with whatever face

realize how tight his grip was until she let out an annoyed huff.

shook her head. “Are you upset?”

I be?”

at himself for getting duped by her antics. He knew all too well how sensitive and prone to jealousy Mara could be. If she

the real victim was lvy, dragged into this mess and now nursing a twisted ankle because of it. And there he was, scolding her

up with curiosity. She wanted to know if

was at a loss for words.