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.

to her country. She hasn’t finished her studies there, and she can continue her education. Everything else will be as before, I’ll fly

she doesn’t want to go back? What if she cries and begs

her grandson, she needed to force

but 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 not expect your affection. You can maintain a

days to sort this out After you send her back,

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

don’t need to

in surprise. “Grandma, this started because of me, and I will handle it. I’ve already caused too much

hesitated to come back today; she feared Alyssa would say just that. She felt as if she hadn’t contributed anything to the family yet always needed them to clean up her messes. She

worry about causing trouble. I told

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

brimmed with

support, but Dean

courage to ask, “Grandma, Grandpa, don’t you suspect

slap in the