The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2406

Alyssa woke up early today and, feeling somewhat fatigued, suggested that everyone leave, allowing her some space. She then took a short rest on Balfour’s sofa.

Upon returning, Balfour was met with this scene. His brow furrowed with concern as he approached Alyssa’s side.

“Grandma, if you were tired, why didn’t you go nap in my study? At your age, you shouldn’t be sleeping on the sofa. It could take a toll on your health! Quinton!”

Quinton entered the room at Balfour’s call. “What is it, Sir?”

“What’s going on here? Why didn’t you think to suggest that Grandma should rest in the study?”

Alyssa stirred from her rest, intercepting Balfour’s reprimand. “Now, don’t go scolding Quinton on my account. It was my choice to lay down here. He did offer your study, but I wanted to lounge on your sofa today.”

Balfour held his tongue after that.

need to discuss something with Balfour here,”

Alyssa dropped her facade of

the hospital where Mara is? I can smell the

woken up when I arrived. I brought up the matter of the spiked milk, and

scoffed, “That girl faints at the drop of a hat, doesn’t she? Let me guess, she got worked up because she wouldn’t confess to tampering with the milk?”

his eyes masking his emotions. “Indeed, she

shatter the pitiable image she’s crafted for

Balfour remained silent.

you and Ivy more than once. Mara’s schemes run deeper than both of you combined. What did you expect to gain by confronting her like that? It’s clear Mara has no intention of being your friend; she’s playing a

a more discerning eye than

let her stick around – it’s inviting trouble.

abandon her now, I’d be failing her late sister, wouldn’t 12 Balfour countered, a crease

giving her