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?

Alyssa called out to Mara

almost dropping the glass

doorway, where Alyssa stood, unsure if she had been seen doing

water? Let me pour you one,” she offered, her voice trembling slightly, her body strangely still, as

watched her for 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

“You’ve caught me, Despite a hearty dinner,

better than to linger; Mara was not about to slip up in her presence. To what she was up to, she’d have to retreat.

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 back

as Alyssa mentioned retiring