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.

nodded, a look of satisfaction 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

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

knowing well that her words would take

you, Granny.

When she returned to the room shared with Balfour, filled with his presence, Alyssa’s words echoed

wasn’t sure how she felt.

maybe this was what marriage was supposed to be –

blunt as before, especially