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.

elders exchanged knowing looks, understanding they had to reveal Mara’s doings

Was the traffic alright?”

a smile, “Grandma, it

them. “Balfour, I asked you to bring Ivy home because we need to discuss some family matters. It’s important, hence why both of

even if Balfour hadn’t picked me up, I would’ve made time to

my girl. Your dorm on set is temporary; your real

patted Ivy’s hand, pleased with her response.

the gravity of the situation, she insisted they dine

Balfour frowned, preoccupied with his

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

gloomy. A formidable force in the business world in her day, she was

the hospital? Why burden

but worry; after all, it’s because of—”