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

her work. Life had changed; she had to

classes, she spent most of her time at home.

she couldn’t relax even in her own house, where could she? There would be no reprieve from the constant demands on

“Do you really need to push yourself this hard

hung in the air as Ivy sat up, her face stern with conviction.

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 messages from my fans, consoling each

“Do you know what that feels like? To know there are 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,

expressing her

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

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