The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2401

Mara seemed deaf to Balfour’s words, her grip on his hand unyielding.

“Balfour, I know you’re mad because I took those photos without your knowledge, and I’m sorry, okay? I didn’t mean to. Please don’t push me away.”

Her words tumbled out in a messy apology, “It’s my fault this time, and I won’t ever do it again. Can you just not say things in anger? I get you’re upset, but don’t hurt me with those words. Don’t you remember what you promised my sister? Balfour, you can’t leave me behind! Without my sister, without my dad, I have nothing, and now are you going to abandon me too?”

Seeing her cry so pitifully, Balfour was at a loss for what to do.

After her sister Victoria passed away, it wasn’t long before her father had an accident.

Balfour couldn’t bear to neglect

but as she wept, her

always taken by others? First, it

brooded viciously, resolving that just as she had replaced her sister back then, she could

to take what was hers

forgotten what I promised Victoria. I said I would look after you, and I will. When you

demeanor only

a three-year-old. I know the difference between love and friendship. It’s you who’s confused! You mistake your love for me as friendship, and your sense of duty towards that woman as love. No worries, I’ve already taken a leave from the academy, and I’ll spend the entire term back home. It doesn’t matter if your grandparents don’t welcome me; I’ll find my own place to stay. Once I’m settled, one day you’ll realize that it’s me you