The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2523

“Listen, Alyssa, I’m sorry, okay?” Mara pressed closer, her voice simmering with frustration as Alyssa cautiously gripped the railing, stepping back.

Alyssa said, “I apologize. But life’s long, and you’ve got plenty ahead of me, unlike me. I’m practically six feet under already. Why not let go of Balfour and find someone who truly loves you?”

Mara’s laughter held a bitter edge, and with a swift, fierce motion, her hand struck Alyssa’s arm. A sharp cry escaped as Alyssa missed her grasp on the banister and tumbled down the stairs.

“Ah-”

The dispute had erupted in a secluded corner, away from prying eyes. As Alyssa fell, her scream was the only sound before a sickening silence took over.

Mara’s hands shook uncontrollably. “You brought this on yourself, so don’t blame me.”

Blood slowly pooled beneath Alyssa’s head, her eyelids fluttering before closing into

unconsciousness.

glanced around, ensuring they were in a blind spot, away from any surveillance,

was only a matter of minutes before someone

here? Someone help! Alyssa’s fallen

instantly. “You’ve got

their disbelief, they knew no one would joke about such matters. The crowd stirred, clustering around the scene of the accident.

news and sprang up, his

sound snapped Ivy out of her daze. Rubbing her foggy head, she said, “Althea, what

and see for yourselves. The ambulance

nearly stumbling in her rush. She cursed the drink she’d had that evening; if only she hadn’t indulged, she wouldn’t be

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