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.

had to reveal Mara’s doings

the traffic

smile, “Grandma, it

to hear,” she replied, guiding 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

at hand, Ivy replied, “Grandma, even if Balfour

set is temporary; your

Ivy’s hand, pleased with her response.

the situation, she insisted they dine first to avoid spoiling their appetites with distressing

mind, but Balfour frowned, preoccupied with his thoughts.

truly urgent, Grandmother, please speak now. Mara’s situation is still precarious, and I need to check on her again.”

formidable force in the business world in her

nurses in the hospital? Why burden yourself

but worry; after all,