The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2515

But she approached eagerly and said, “Alyssa, I was just looking for you to have a little chat, never thought I’d bump into you here.”

Alyssa’s tone was indifferent, the smile she usually reserved for her old friends nowhere in sight.

“Alyssa, apart from wishing you a happy birthday today, I also wanted to apologize to you.”

Mara cast a nervous glance at Magnolia, who scanned the room before staring at Mara in surprise. “Are you looking at me?”

Mara shyly nodded. “I’m sorry, ma’am, I have something to discuss with Alyssa that might be a bit private. I hope you don’t mind stepping aside.”

Alyssa simply waved her hand dismissively.

of her. Of course,

made Mara blush

cleared the air, and I understand now

for my classes and collect some material.

of her plans, but to Alyssa, it sounded like she

what of

had the sense to recognize she wasn’t welcome and would only

months away; Alyssa could

ago, right? I’m not some old fossil-I don’t meddle in young people’s affairs. That goes for

publicly called her out, leaving Mara turning beet red with embarrassment. When she

water, and after a sip to soothe her throat, Alyssa turned