Chapter 2586

With a nonchalant glance, Balfour turned the speaker’s cheeks a burning shade of red as she shamefully hung her head low.

Yet, Balfour didn’t utter a word to break the awkward silence for Mara.

“Excuse me. If you’ve got nothing else, please step aside. I need to get going,” he said dismissively.

“Don’t you remember me at all? Under that old oak tree, you found me crying and gave me your handkerchief, telling me not to be sad. Have you really forgotten all about that?” her voice trembled, tears swirling in her eyes.

But Balfour remained silent, his lack of response speaking volumes.

Whispers buzzed around them, and Mara couldn’t take it any longer. She bolted from the crowd’s epicenter, seeking refuge in a quiet corner from where she could still see Balfour’s tall figure striding toward the auditorium. Just then, her sister Victoria emerged, beaming with excitement.

The teacher said they could bring family, but she didn’t expect to come out and not find Mara.

mused, bumping

girl around here who looks a bit like me?” she inquired.

the change in her sister’s demeanor when speaking

“I haven’t noticed anyone. This place is swarming with people. Maybe try asking

“Really? You didn’t see her? My little sister

recalling the girl who had boldly blocked his path

in search of Mara to no avail. “Well, she’s old enough not to

for the rehearsal, and Victoria couldn’t afford to ditch his school duties to look for Mara.

a few paces

in frustration as she watched their retreating

fell for him first!” Mara conveniently forgot the cold

we meet, the more likely he’ll remember,” she convinced herself. “Victoria, since you’ve gone

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