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?

to

the glass in

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

you were resting in your room. What brings you out here? Need a glass. of water? Let me pour you

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

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 make myself a quick snack.

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

mind, she shook 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

mentioned retiring