The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2341

Mara was out of sight, and Balfour didn’t bother himself with the details; he just delved back into his work.

No sooner had Alyssa stepped out than she saw Mara bustling down from upstairs, clutching a glass of milk as if her life depended on it.

Alyssa wondered what on earth had taken Mara upstairs in the first place – wasn’t her room on the ground floor?

Trusting her gut, Alyssa decided to follow.

Upon reaching the kitchen, Mara started scrubbing a glass furiously, something normally left to the servants. What was she doing in the kitchen, of all places?

called out to Mara from

the glass in

Alyssa stood, unsure if she

Need a glass. of water? Let me pour you one,” she offered, her voice trembling slightly, her body

“I’m not thirsty, dear. Just needed a little walk. But what brings you to the kitchen at this hour? Feeling peckish? Shall I

furtive glance back at the sink, relieved that the glass was out o Alyssa’s position. She forced a sheepish smile and said, “You’ve caught me, Despite a hearty dinner, I find myself hungry again. No need to trouble the ma

not about to slip up in her presence. To what she was

no bother. But if you insist on making pasta yourself, just

relaxed as Alyssa mentioned