The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2526

Balfour wanted to refuse, but to his surprise, Ivy, after a moment of contemplation, spoke up and insisted that both of them stay.

“It’s just like Mara mentioned, we’re short-handed at home. Plus, we could use all the help we can get to dig up evidence.

Grandma will be waking up soon, and we’ve got to head to the hospital to take over Grandpa’s shift to look after Grandma. With all that’s going on at home, we’re swamped.”

Even though Alyssa was still laid up in the hospital, her condition unclear, Ivy’s words seemed to anchor Balfour’s worry, as if Alyssa’s recovery was guaranteed.

“You’re right, Ivy. Once grandma wakes up, both you and I need to be there for grandpa. After all, he’s getting on in years and can’t be staying at the hospital around the clock.”

With this thought, Balfour lifted his head and looked at Mara and Olivia with gratitude.

“I appreciate it, you two. We’ll likely need your assistance moving forward.”

dismissively. “I’m thrilled to have been invited today. It’s

now, with Ivy’s framing of the situation, it seemed as if it was her persuading Balfour that led to their stay. Was she assuming the role of the hostess? Now that they were staying, the situation didn’t sit well with Mara.

his feet, needing to ke busy or else he’d be left at home, anxiously awaiting news from the hospital, a prospe that

world threw at him. Whether it was a betrayal by a long-time senior colleague or an unexpected contract termination at a crucial

all.

facing his grandparents’ accident, he couldn’t

as he reviewed the surveillance

She felt helpless, able to offer comfort only

side. If something serious

the loss of both grandparents

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