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?

out to Mara from

dropping the glass in the

stood, unsure if she had been seen doing -something she shouldn’t have.

Let me pour you one,”

a moment, then chuckled, “I’m not thirsty, dear. Just needed a little walk. But what brings you to the kitchen at this hour? Feeling peckish? Shall I have someone whip up a little something for you?”

“You’ve caught me, Despite a hearty dinner, I find myself hungry again. No need to trouble the ma make myself a quick snack. I’ll just heat some pasta. Are you hungry, too? I can

than to linger; Mara was not about to slip up in her presence. To what

her head, declining Mara’s offer, “If you’re hungry, have the maids fix you something. It’s no bother. But if you insist on making pasta yourself, just be careful with the stove. I’m quite worn out; I’ll head

Alyssa mentioned retiring for