The Kiss that Sparked it All

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

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

change

“I haven’t noticed anyone. This place is swarming

didn’t see her? My little

the girl who had boldly blocked his path earlier. As for the others, they were of no consequence to

to no avail. “Well, she’s old enough

were urging them to get ready for the rehearsal, and Victoria couldn’t afford

Balfour was a few paces behind her.

her teeth in frustration as she watched their retreating figures.

why must you compete with me for everything? I fell for him first!” Mara conveniently forgot the cold

meet, the more likely he’ll remember,” she convinced herself. “Victoria, since you’ve gone this far, don’t blame me for