The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2385

“I dunno,” Ivy mumbled to herself, unsure if telling Alyssa about the whole thing had been the right call.

Alyssa was quick to act, sending Ivy a text in no time, reassuring her not to worry and that she was safely back home.

Ivy replied, [Alright. You get some rest now, goodnight.]

Dean was puzzled to see Alyssa rush back from Ivy’s so hastily, especially since she had planned on staying the night.

“What’s got you back so soon? Couldn’t find comfort at Ivy’s place? That place could use a makeover. You should’ve convinced her to come stay with us.”

Alyssa waved her hand dismissively. “Ivy’s got enough room for me, I’m sure. But I came back because there’s something else afoot.”

was visibly fuming, which even got Dean a bit

“Has something happened?”

snorted, “Ha, we must be getting senile in our old age,

are you implying? Hasn’t she been

cup of water, setting it down

night, I caught her sneaking around the kitchen and the study. Do you know what she was up to? Turns out, she’s been secretly snapping cozy pictures with Balfour and then ‘accidentally’ sent them

Mara could be so audacious right under their noses, trying to drive a wedge

a nasty piece of work!”

and she kept all this hurt to herself. She didn’t make a scene with Balfour, just bottled it all up inside. Breaks my heart, she’s so gentle. If I hadn’t pressed her today, who

“Ivy’s always been sensitive, and this will weigh on her for a long while. But you did well talking it out with her today. Still, it doesn’t add up. Why