The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2575

The Lewis family lived comfortably, nestled snugly in the middle-class suburbs. Elton, the patriarch, had worked tirelessly to provide a life of opportunity for his daughters.

When his eldest, Victoria, got accepted into a prestigious private high school, he didn’t hesitate to send her off to mingle with the cream of the crop. Elton knew the connections she’d make there could pave the way for her future.

But Mara, his younger daughter, just couldn’t grasp his intentions. She felt like he was always cracking the whip behind her, as if he expected her to grind away like a donkey in a mill.

Was it fair to expect her to measure up to Victoria’s shining example? The disparity in their academic achievements was one thing, but why did she also have to fall short in looks compared to her gorgeous sister?

Mara’s heart would sink every time

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flicking through a stack of love notes as if they were just another batch of junk mail. No boy had ever penned

by the romantic gestures. She knew her priorities and wouldn’t dream of dating at such

the love notes, she took it upon herself to advise her younger sister against the distractions of premature romance.

that advice like a slap in face

you get a few love notes, you have to show off?”

was puzzled, “What are you talking about? They mean nothing to me!”

I’m sick of your hypocrisy. I wish I weren’t your sister. It’s so unfair,” Mara lashed