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.

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

traffic alright?” Alyssa

it wasn’t

to bring Ivy home because we

hand, Ivy replied, “Grandma, even if Balfour hadn’t picked me up, I would’ve made time to come home.”

is temporary; your real

Ivy’s hand, pleased with her response.

dine first to avoid spoiling their appetites with distressing news.

didn’t mind, but Balfour frowned,

situation is still precarious, and

in the business world in her day, she was no

hospital?

help but worry; after all,

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