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

room if it comes to that! Stop it, let go

in

check. She

hand holding the railing clenched tightly, the back of

will you? Grandma and Grandpa are still resting. I don’t want to wake them.” Only then did Mara comply, following Balfour out the door.

shakily once they were. gone, staggering

wasn’t supposed to put weight on her left foot, but in her distraction, she

physical pain was the only

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

always with Mara, even after the trouble she’d caused that afternoon. He never had the heart to reprimand her.

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

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