The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2399

Mara had known Balfour for quite some time, yet despite the years, she had always been abroad. In truth, they hadn’t spent much more time together compared to Ivy and Balfour.

But with Mara, it was different. Around Balfour, she had a habit of playing the damsel in distress, always grumbling about how much she needed him.

Ivy, on the other hand, was cut from a different cloth. She was fiercely independent, having been forced from a young age to fend for herself. She wouldn’t dream of asking for help if she could handle a problem on her own.

Even Balfour wasn’t an exception to her rule.

on her face. “It seems you’ve realized the difference between you two, haven’t you? I don’t think there’s anything wrong with your personality. In fact, it’s because of your strength that I’ve always had a soft spot for you. Everyone, regardless of gender or who they have backing them, has to

isn’t a sign of weakness or incompetence; it’s just leaning on him when appropriate. You need to give him that trust, make him feel needed and relied upon, not like you’re just cold business partners. That’s not what I want for you two. Of course, what I’m telling you today is just in hopes that you and Balfour can make your marriage even stronger. I’m very fond of you as my granddaughter-in-law and would love for you to be a part of

affectionately stroked Ivy’s hair, knowing well that her words would take some time

dazed. “Thank you, Granny. I’ll give it some

long night. When she returned to the

how she

was what marriage was supposed to be – not just love, but a deeper understanding that develops between

to win over Balfour, she couldn’t be as blunt as before, especially not when facing Mara, a woman who