The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2449

“Why are you calling so late? You should be getting some rest.”

Mara was nearly moved to tears, and the fact that Balfour still cared about her well-being only made her choke back sobs behind her hand.

She knew that beneath Balfour’s frosty exterior lay a heart warmer than anyone else’s.

His concern meant he still held a place for her in his heart, and that reassurance settled her spirit.

her nose sounding especially

couldn’t sleep, you know, not without your answer. Balfour, do you think we can still be friends?”

silence on the line.

I got it. Years have passed, we’ye both changed, life happened. We kept in touch, sure, but in all the days we weren’t there for each other, you found someone else who mattered more. That person is Ivy, isn’t it?”

“Even without your answer, I know Ivy is your ‘meant to be.’ Never seen you

The world didn’t run on the hypothetical. Such talk was meaningless, especially since Ivy was by his side now. He couldn’t indulge in ambiguous

to part ways for good. You should know, I answered this call because you said

anymore. Don’t worry, I have a friend, Olivia, abroad, and as soon as she flies over, I’ll move out to live with her. I won’t be a burden to you, and you can enjoy your life with Ivy