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.

he grabbed Mara, ignoring her struggles, and

my room if it comes to that! Stop it, let go of me, let go!”

writhed in protest.

overhearing the commotion from upstairs, thought to step out and check. She never

tightly, the back of her hand bruised.

still resting. I don’t want to wake them.” Only then did Mara comply, following Balfour out the

exhaling shakily once they were. gone, staggering back a few

put weight on her left foot, but in her distraction, she had stood on it, causing a sharp pain.

was the only

out a breath and chuckled miserably before silently leaning against

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

the thought still stung, haunting her

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