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.

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 stand on their own two feet in this world. You’ve done well in that regard, but around Balfour, it wouldn’t hurt to

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

her words would take some

nodded, still somewhat dazed. “Thank you, Granny.

returned to the room shared with Balfour, filled with his presence,

how she felt.

generation, she was initially shocked but then thought that maybe this was what marriage was supposed to be – not just love, but a

she truly wanted to win over Balfour, she couldn’t be as blunt as before, especially not