The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2396

But if Balfour truly cared for Ivy, he shouldn’t keep breaking her heart. Why couldn’t he grasp such a simple concept?

“I trust you both, of course, but we need proof.

Alyssa sighed once more, “We always knew you were as stubborn as a mule. Do you remember that day when it wasn’t Althea who brought your milk up, but Mara? She slipped a sleeping pill into your milk. When have you ever fallen asleep on the study couch otherwise?”

The weight of Alyssa’s words was palpable.

Balfour was silent; he understood.

Ever since Ivy left, he had been reluctant to be alone in their bedroom.

But when it was time to sleep, he made sure to return; Ivy’s scent still lingered on the bed.

“I get it. I’ll look into this matter and resolve it,” he clenched his fists. Balfour knew that Mara might harbor feelings for him. But even if there had been a chance between them in the past, that was all over now. His feelings for Mara were more about a sense of responsibility and an inability to let go.

“What are you planning to do about it?” Alyssa was relentless. This time, Mara could not stay in their home any longer. The longer she stayed, the more trouble she would bring.

hasn’t finished her studies there, and she can continue her education. Everything else will be as before,

doesn’t want to go back?

beyond the realm of possibility. Alyssa’s gaze bore into her grandson, she needed to force him to make

you can’t let her interfere with your marriage. Haven’t you been funding her education and living expenses abroad? if she has chosen money, she should

You’re a marned man, it’s not appropriate to be close to another woman fin giving you a few days to sort this

was known for her decisiveness, & force of nature when died. He knew this was his grandmother’s uneven, se could no longer tolerate Mara’s

to get involved. I will take care of it.”

this started because of me, and I will handle it. I’ve already caused too much trouble for this family, and I

if she hadn’t contributed anything to the family yet always needed them to clean up her messes. She had become a

talking about? We’re all family here. Don’t worry about causing trouble. I told you I would support your acting career.

of the chaos in this industry, the sheer number of shady dealings that go on behind the scenes. I have seen it all, and I know how to handle things with utmost efficiency. Why don’t you

eyes brimmed with

support, but Dean and Alyssa

hesitant, Ivy finally mustered up the courage to ask, “Grandma, Grandpa, don’t you

was a slap in the