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.

your piece in front of her. Of course, if it’s nothing important, you needn’t bother. I have other guests to attend to.”

made Mara

air, and I understand now that there’s no future for us. So, rest assured,

to gather inspiration for my classes and collect some material. Once this term is over, I’ll be flying back home. You won’t have to worry about me

her plans, but to Alyssa, it sounded

of it?

sense to recognize she wasn’t welcome

away; Alyssa could endure that.

never anything between you and Balfour; if there were, you two would have settled things long ago, right? I’m not some old fossil-I don’t meddle in young people’s affairs. That goes for Balfour and for you too. But I do hope you’ll stick to the promises you’ve made today. Don’t try to come between Balfour and Ivy anymore. Ivy is a precious granddaughter-in-law

called her out, leaving Mara turning beet red with embarrassment. When she finally couldn’t

warm water, and after a sip