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

wasn’t in the mood to talk about Mara. Instead, her thoughts drifted to her work. Life had changed; she

classes, she spent most

her own house, where could she? There

constant hustle, Balfour felt a pang of sympathy. “Do you really need to push yourself this

in the air as Ivy sat up, her

up. Just getting a regular job somewhere, I told myself. But then I’d see messages from my fans, consoling each other, steadfast in their belief in me, and I’d clench my teeth and vow to keep going, no matter how difficult the path.”

people out there who will take your side against the slander, who trust you unconditionally? It’s incredibly moving. They’re like a beacon of light for me. Sure, you give 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.

the heart, expressing

want them to know they made the right choice by trusting me. I want to be

She just wanted to give back to the people who supported her and believed