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.

your duties. I need to discuss something

dropped her facade

hospital where Mara is? I can smell

woken up when I arrived. I brought up the matter of the spiked

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 did not confess.”

snorted with contempt, “Of course, she wouldn’t. Admitting to it would shatter the pitiable

Balfour remained silent.

run deeper than both of you combined. What did you expect to gain by confronting

had always had a more discerning eye

to send her back to her country, understand? We can’t afford to let her stick

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

his troubled expression giving

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