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.

grabbed Mara, ignoring her struggles, and dragged her toward

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

writhed in protest.

thought to step out and check. She never expected to see Balfour

railing clenched tightly, the back of her

down, will you? Grandma and Grandpa are still resting. I don’t want to wake

from above, only exhaling shakily once

foot, but in her distraction,

the only way

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

even after the trouble she’d caused that afternoon. He never had the heart to

their departure wasn’t for a clandestine rendezvous, but the thought still stung, haunting her every

solitude. Alone wasn’t a new feeling, but after being around Balfour, his presence had become