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

if it comes

in

and check. She never expected to see Balfour gripping Mara’s

tightly, the back of her

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

above, only exhaling shakily once they were. gone,

in her distraction, she had stood on it, causing

was the only way

let out a breath and chuckled miserably before silently leaning against

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

clandestine rendezvous, but the thought still stung, haunting her every time she

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