Chapter 2511

Balfour had pulled out all the stops for Alyssa’s birthday party, really hoping to add a splash of joy to the old couple’s lives.

The truth was, at their age, their days were mostly spent within the walls of their home, their circle of friends ever-dwindling.

As they often remarked with a hint of sadness, every encounter with a friend might be the last.

Balfour didn’t want them to feel trapped by their years; he aimed to fill the old family manor with laughter and life, to stir up some excitement for them.

Frankly, he couldn’t care less about the opinions of most guests at the party.

But to keep his grandparents beaming with pride, he played the role of the doting grandson, quietly following in their footsteps.

of talk warmed Dean and Alyssa’s hearts, especially when others praised him-such compliments were like rays

upstairs with Alyssa for a while, and Balfour, feeling a tad

was then that Mara, trailed by Olivia, gracefully approached, the hem of her dress

to still be around, especially after discussing with Balfour the need to

before, but knowing her temperament, had she been aware of Mara’s

Mara was tactful, simply offering Dean a glass of wine with poise.

my place now, and I know what I ought to do. If you see Alyssa,

smile. “Your intentions are good enough. She’s a bit tired and resting upstairs. You young

her side, but if Mara were to show up, her smile

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