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.

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

you. It’s just a reminder that you and Balfour are husband and wife. He’s your lawful partner, and sometimes, there’s no need to be so headstrong with him. Many challenges are best tackled as a team. Showing vulnerability 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

that her words would take some time to digest.

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

be a long night. When she returned to the room shared with Balfour, filled with

sure how she felt.

the ways of the older generation, she was initially shocked but then thought that maybe this was what marriage was supposed to be – not just love, but a deeper understanding that develops between

be as blunt as before, especially