Chapter 2496

“Hmm, take care of yourself.” Balfour tossed the words casually, but Mara’s eyes immediately welled up with tears.

She always knew Balfour had a soft spot for her, but out of respect for Ivy’s standing, he refrained from showing his feelings too openly in public.

For years, she was always held in high esteem by him. She believed that even Ivy’s presence couldn’t change that fact.

“I will, don’t worry, Balfour. Even when you’re not around, I know how to keep myself together.”

Ivy was busy tucking into the roast chicken Balfour had carved for her, pretending not to hear Mara’s sentimental words.

After finishing her meal, Mara felt it would be awkward to linger at the table, so Balfour suggested she relax in the living room.

Before leaving the dining area, Mara shot Olivia a knowing glance.

with their plan, splitting up as they

the interesting “Mr. Howard, how

in with perfect timing; her eyes were twinkling and she was really holding

a glance, with Ivy blushing

answered with

we wouldn’t be together now if I hadn’t met you back then?” Ivy gazed at Balfour intently, eager to know if they would

was confident. Even if they had missed their chance then, he believed destiny would have brought them together somehow. To him, Ivy was his true

know, I could’ve met someone else.” Ivy raised an

if you had met someone else, I would have fought to win you back. You know I’m capable of

such a high opinion of me at

felt a ticklish sensation in his heart and couldn’t resist pinching her earlobe

matter what you say, in the end,

this time, thinking to herself about the difficult task she’d been handed.

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