The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2531

“Anyone would have their suspicions after hearing you speak like that. We’re alone now, Mara. Tell me the truth, does this have anything to do with you or not? Why on earth would Alyssa suddenly tumble down the stairs? Did you push her?”

Mara’s face went pale, her eyes wide with shock. “Ólivia, have you lost your mind? Sure, I made mistakes in the past, and I’ve wronged my sister, but that’s history! Do you really think every little accident is my doing? Why would I push her? She’s Balfour’s grandmother, for heaven’s sake. I’ve been bending over backwards to get on her good side. Haven’t you seen how I’ve been groveling to her?”

As she spoke, tears began to well up in her eyes.

“I know I’ve done some unforgivable things in the past, things you can’t understand, and I’d rather not share with anyone else. But can you please stop painting me as some kind of psychopath? I want to live a good life with whatever time I have left. Can’t I make amends for my mistakes?”

of utter hurt painting her features, “And why would I harm Alyssa? It doesn’t make any sense. I’m not an idiot. What would be the point of pushing her down the stairs? If she came out of it, she’d point the finger

in a moment of anger? You should realize that she’s the grandmother of the man you love most. She means the world to him. If you’ve harmed her, you’ve severed the bond between you

like a suspect now. I get it; if you don’t believe me, there’s no point in arguing. Fine. If you’re so suspicious, go ahead and look for your evidence. If you find something that proves your point, I’ll admit to it. But until you have any proof, stop dragging my name through the mud.

voice to fade into the breeze, “That

and followed after her.

went straight to the hospital. Seeing Dean,