The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2325

“What in the world happened to you? You were fine just a while ago, and nook at this mess. We need to get you to the hospital now!”

Balfour assessed the wound, recognizing the urgency.

“Ha,” Mara scoffed, brushing off his concern, “Balfour, mind your own busines

Even if it kills me, it’s my problem, not yours.”

With that, she attempted to shrug him off and retreat to her room.

“What’s with the attitude? You’re hurt; you need to see a doctor. Before, when you weren’t injured, sure, heading to the hospital would’ve been a waste of resources! Was the doc wrong to say that? Don’t you see the issue here?”

Balfour watched her bite her lip, enduring the pain with a mix of irritation and concern he couldn’t dismiss.

Since she wouldn’t listen, he’d just have to take matters into his own hands and haul her to the hospital.

her struggles, and

it comes to that! Stop it,

writhed in

the commotion from upstairs, thought to step out and check. She never expected to see Balfour gripping

hand holding the railing clenched tightly, the back of her

and Grandpa are still resting. I don’t want to wake them.” Only

above, only exhaling shakily once they were.

foot, but in her distraction, she

physical pain was the only way to

breath and chuckled miserably before silently leaning against the wall, making her way

no point in hoping. Balfour’s heart was always with Mara, even after the trouble she’d caused that afternoon.

wasn’t for a clandestine rendezvous, but the thought still stung, haunting her every time she closed

bed, the vast empty space echoed her solitude. Alone wasn’t a new feeling, but after being around Balfour, his