The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2393

Balfour’s tone grew terse as Ivy’s impatience seeped into their conversation.

“That day, what you said was completely different from Mara’s words. I trusted you, but in front of all those people. we have to wait for the evidence before we can clear the air.”

“I’ll say it once and for all-I never laid a finger on her that day!”

To Balfour, Ivy’s attitude was a dead-end for communication.

He had no desire to argue any further. Words would be meaningless now.

Seeing Balfour so doggedly defend Mara only soured Ivy’s mood further.

For the remainder of the trip, neither spoke a word.

Knowing of their return, Alyssa and Dean eagerly awaited at the doorstep. Alyssa’s face lit up at Ivy’s arrival, despite the frosty air between Ivy and Balfour, their expressions icy, devoid of any shared glances.

reveal Mara’s doings sooner rather than later to avoid

Was the traffic alright?”

smile, “Grandma, it wasn’t too bad

Ivy inside while addressing Balfour, who trailed behind them. “Balfour, I asked you to bring Ivy home because we need to discuss some family matters. It’s important, hence why both of you needed to be present. Otherwise, I wouldn’t

if Balfour hadn’t picked me up, I would’ve

Your dorm on set is temporary; your

Ivy’s hand, pleased with

of the situation, she insisted they dine first to

Balfour frowned, preoccupied with his thoughts.

truly urgent, Grandmother, please speak now. Mara’s situation is still precarious, and I need to

of Mara, Alyssa’s face became gloomy. A formidable force in the business world in her day, she was

hospital? Why burden yourself so

can’t help but worry; after all, it’s because of—”