The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2406

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.

duties. I need to discuss something with

Alyssa dropped her facade of nonchalance and expressed

I can smell the antiseptics

replied, “She had just woken up when I arrived. I brought up the matter of the spiked

“That girl faints at the drop of a hat, doesn’t she? Let me guess, she got worked up because she wouldn’t

masking his emotions. “Indeed, she

it would shatter the pitiable image she’s crafted for herself in

Balfour remained silent.

of you combined. What did you expect to gain by confronting her like that? It’s clear Mara has

had always had a more discerning eye than Balfour.

to let her stick around –

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

Balfour, his troubled expression giving her a headache of her own

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