The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2498

“Seriously, you’re such a stand-in. Nothing but an understudy in the grand play of life,” Mara sneered with a smug twist of her lips.

Mara tried her best to keep that woman’s image out of her mind, but hellbent on getting under Ivy’s skin, she triumphantly whipped out a photo.

“Oh, dear Victoria, do me this one last favor, will you?” Mara’s voice dripped with saccharine sweetness.

After they left, Ivy finally exhaled in relief, retreating to the sanctuary of her bedroom. She flopped down on the bed as Balfour followed, carrying a warm glass of milk.

“At last, some peace and quiet. I’m absolutely spent,” she sighed.

Balfour took a seat beside her. “Sorry about that mess. I won’t let anyone barge in uninvited again. I’ve no idea how they even got our address.”

fine, really. I’m not mad at you.”

about Mara. Instead, her thoughts drifted to her work. Life had changed; she had to be wary

essential classes, she spent most of her time

house, where could she? There would

“Do you really need to push yourself

as Ivy sat up, her

force. Sure, I love acting, but without their support, I couldn’t keep going. There were times, after all that drama, when I thought about giving up. Just getting a regular job somewhere, I told myself. But then I’d see

me strength and confidence, but they’re the ones who keep me moving forward. I can’t just give them a half-hearted effort. Besides, for many, this might be the only chance they get to meet me. I might not remember each one, but to them, I’m a

spoke from the heart, expressing her

right choice by trusting me. I

wanted to give back to the people who